Aug 8, 2023

12 conversations every parent must have with their teenager

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​School and career​

As your child grows, allow and encourage them to dream and plan what they want to do for their career in future. Being supportive as well as offering practical tools is a sign of healthy parenting.

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​​ Social media and online safety​

With the widespread use of social media and 24x7 online activity, it is important that your child knows how to maintain online safety and to communicate it to you if they ever experience cyber crime.

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​Mental health​

Teenage years can be tough for a person, which is why you need to talk to them about healthy ways to ensure good mental health and provide a loving and supportive household environment.

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​Financial responsibility​

Teach your child how to manage their pocket money. You can also encourage errands if they want something big. This teaches a child the value of money and hard work.

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​Life values​

You want to raise a child who has good values and is a nice person. Talk to them about positive values and why they matter.

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​Household responsibilities​

Now that your child is not a baby anymore, teach them to gradually participate in and learn all the basic household responsibilities.

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​Introspection and self awareness​

One of the biggest achievements is being able to connect with your inner selves. Teach your child to realize who they are as a person.

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​Kindness and love​

What is life without love? Teach your child how to become someone who is able to drive themselves through the power of love.

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​Knowing where to draw a line​

Oftentimes, things go wrong when we cross a line or let others cross it. Knowing when to draw a line is an essential life skill.

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​Standing for their rights​

You do not want your child to submit to being wronged. Still in them enough confidence to voice out and fight against what is wrong, harmful or hurtful.

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​Sex and relationships​

Irrespective of whether your teen is in a relationship or sexually active or not, it is important to have this conversation to debunk taboos and build a bridge of trust and communication between you and your child.

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​Drugs, smoking and alcohol​

Being strict is many times not enough, and can even backfire. You need to properly talk about the risks associated with substance abuse, smoking and alcohol consumption.

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