Parenting Teens - August 24, 2012

Day 8 - Home - A Place of Fun

Home is a place for fun!

•As parents we may need to lighten up •Teenagers want to be where the fun is •Can they bring friends home? Consider creating some teenager-friendly space in your house •Have relaxed family meal times •Laugh together •The value of family vacations

Question:
What changes would you like to make to your family’s home life, to intentionally have fun together?

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We look at the importance of our home being a place of safety and acceptance.

  • Our family can be a shelter from the different storm our teenagers will face: disappointment, failure, rejection
  • When they are hurt, they need our comfort and consolation
  • We can demonstrate this practically by allowing them to talk and by listening to them
  • Effective communication with teens requires time
  • Discussing and debating with teenagers is more effective than lecturing and judging them.

What changes would you like to make to your family’s home life, in the area of safety and acceptance?