Parenting Teens - August 28, 2012

Day 12 - Love Language - One to One Time

Time spent together is one of the five love languages.

• The importance of giving our teenagers our undivided attention • doing something with them - it doesn't have to be expensive • ask them what they enjoy doing • don't set the bar too high - seize opportunities, go out for a pizza, walk the dog together, play or watch sport. go to the cinema or a concert • consider spending a more extended period of time with each child once a year

Question:
Can you remember a particular example of your parent(s) showing love to you in this way?

From Series: "Parenting Teenagers"

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Affectionate and appropriate touch is one of the five love languages.

  • teenagers can be embarrassed by physical affection yet also long for it
  • avoid embarrassing them
  • find appropriate moments and ways to maintain physical contact if they’re feeling self conscious

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