How to sort teen relationship issues with ease

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How To Sort Teen Relationship Issues With Ease The human life cycle has much to offer. From being an infant where one is dependent on the parents for just about everything, children enter their teens in quick time. Life takes a new meaning in these years. Everything appears rosy. Love is in the air. There is no fear of the future in those bubbly young hearts. Circumstances can turn adverse, though especially if hand holding is not proper. Issues like pre-marital sex and break-ups are not uncommon. Such situations can have an adverse effect on the individual’s psychological health. These relationships issues have to be dealt with deftly so that they do not create problems in later life.

Parents are sometimes at a loss when it comes to relationship advice for teens. They are marooned in tricky questions for which crystal clear answers are not available. Fear of the future of the child is on top of mind. If you are amongst the ones who are bamboozled about your child’s relationship issues, here is a quick guide. Listen - Listen to your darling teen. Don’t interrupt or jump to conclusions. If you closely listen and are empathetic towards the child, more than half of the battle is won. Solutions will follow automatically. Needless to say, the child would also be more receptive to the advice. Group Outings - It is common to have a crush on someone during teenage. There is that urge to be associated with the other sex. Encourage your child to have group outings with friends where both genders can mix up. This removes the novelty element associated with the other sex. Moreover it makes the child more confident. Refrain from pre-marital sex - As a parent, you should mince no words in telling your ward to stay clear from pre-marital sex. It is important to tell them the risks associated with it, including the chances of contracting life threatening diseases. At the same time, it is a good idea to tell the teen that there is always a


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