Parenting Teens - August 30, 2012

Day 14 - Love Language - Affectionate Touch

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

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

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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

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

  1. time
  2. words
  3. touch
  4. presents
  5. actions