Comments on: What To Expect When You Are Expecting An Adolescent

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Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:04:26 +0000

[...] in June I posted about a talk that I went to at my children’s school on What To Expect When Expecting An Adolescent. I found the talk informative and an glimpse as to what I have coming in the next few [...]

By: The Godfather

The Godfather — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:41:04 +0000

I read with great interest because my godson will be an adolescent in the next few years and I hope to be back in the country for those very important years. I remember my teenage years with joy. And I firmly believe that it was the role my parents played. I was given the responsibility of being freed to grow into who and what I wanted. I came from a very loving and caring family home with warm and loving friends. I was taught the importance of honesty at a very young age which meant I didn’t have to hide anything from my parents or friends and could talk to them about anything at an early age. Put trust in your children, make them understand what that trust is and what it means to them and to the family unit and to respect themselves first and foremost. Speak to them about trust and respect between their friends and the importance of sharing their highs and lows with their friends as well. The bond between teenagers is important and through showing empathy and mutual understanding at this important age they will grow into well rounded and respected young adults.

By: jodie

jodie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:01:18 +0000

I’m finally de lurking and commenting, its very bad that I am over here all the time and never commenting. I love your blog, I’ve tagged you with a “make my day award” if you want to play along.

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