Early Teen Relationship Problems
Adolescence years is a crucial time as it is a intermediary phase between childhood and adulthood and when a teenager faces relationship problem at this stage it serves long term effects on him or her. It is true when it is said that most of our development happens during this period both physically and emotionally. If relationship setback is grave it can even affect teen’s future to quite an extend. A teen relationship contains many elements such as trust, honesty, communication, respect and time management and all play an essential role. If all these elements are balanced or managed effectively by the teenager it leads to healthy relationship. However, when abused or improperly addressed, those same relationship elements can lead to numerous problems. Understand your child’s relationship More than anybody else, it is the parents who must be aware of their child’s relationship status. Talking about relationship and sex with children is always challenging for parents. Sometimes parents fear if it is too soon to talk on these topics with them. But only parents can provide valuable and reliable education to their kids on these topics. They must teach their kids to interact positively with others and build positive relationships. Parents must make effort to know the family of their child’s friends as there may be time when a situation may arise in your child's relationship that requires adult intervention, and then in that case the two sets of parents can then work together and address it. They must never shy away from advising their children. It is important to counsel your teenage child to maintain balanced friendships. Explain them that friendships have equivalent amount of give and take. The relationship influence may be too much at times that you may need to advise your child not to lose the real-self.
Infatuation or love? Some teens are not able to gauge their feelings well. They might mistakenly take infatuation for love. This is the stage when teenagers are most confused about their feelings. They are unable to decide and fail to make right decisions. When they enter into the relationship they might cut off from family and other friends. In a healthy relationship teen maintains his separate identity. Managing teen break-ups Breaking up is no fun for teens. It is can be one of the most emotional events their life. The disappointment can be almost overbearing for them. Breaks up can be pretty hard as it effects and changes your teen’s daily routine, puts a dent in their social life. Give your teen time and space as it is normal for him/her to be sad for a time. But if it is for prolonged time or complete depression, parent will have to deal with it by bringing in some professional help.