Parenting Teens - August 31, 2012

Day 15 - Love Language - Thoughtful Presents

Parenting Teenagers

Giving thoughtful presents is one of the five love languages.

• a way of showing our unconditional love • not only dependent on their behavior or performance • to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, other holidays • use presents to celebrate achievements or to bring consolation when they're struggling • can be small but make big impact • find out what’s special for each child

Question:
Try to rank the five love languages in order of importance for you, and then for each of your children.

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Speaking affirming words is one of the five love languages.

  • the words we speak to our teenagers can stay with them for the rest of their lives
  • tell them of your love and pride in them affirm them (not just when they please you; not just for their achievements)
  • affirm their looks
  • aim at five positive comments for every one negative comment
  • find things for which to praise them
  • loving words build confidence and affect their attitudes
  • loving words can be spoken and written

Which of the five expressions of love do you find hardest to show to your children?