Adolescence is one of the most challenging periods in your children’s life and it is natural that you may want to find the best ways to protect them when they have to see this day.
During this phase, children often become stressed out due to studies, doubts or fears about their future and coping up with peer pressure.
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Children between the ages of 10 and 19 can be termed as adolescents.
According to parenting coach and educationist Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi, ofering empathy, listening without judgment & giving them the benefit of the doubt helps them navigate these challenges with confidence.
By being patient and creating a safe space, you can show them they are seen and valued, even when things get tough.
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When you children see the day of adolescence, your children’s fears may look like these-
Puberty Issues
One of the biggest challenges is puberty. They may feel like they are changing in ways that they do not understand and they may feel self-conscious about their bodies
Identity Problems
They may feel like they are different from their peers and they may have a hard time finding their place in the world
Peer Pressure
They may have a hard time making friends or they may feel like they are being left out of social activities
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Managing Emotions
Adolescents often go through a lot of emotions ranging from positive to negative. Positive emotions include happiness, love and pride. Negative emotions include sadness, anger and anxiety
Dealing with Academic Pressure
Adolescents may face academic challenges as they see transitions while growing up with the passage of time. They may have a hard time keeping up with their course work or they may feel like they are not as smart as their classmates
Facing the Future
They may worry about things like what will happen to them when they leave home, whether they will be able to find a job, or how will they ever be able to afford to have a family of their own. These fears can be overwhelming and, as a parent, you must help them navigate this period in their lives.