Theteendoc On The Family Coach BlogTalkRadio Show
I recently had the honor of appearing on The Family Coach blogtalk radio show with Dr. Lynne Kenney. We talked about the intensity of teen love. Here are some highlights from the show. If you would like to hear the show in its entirety, click here.
1. Teen Relationship
Early teen relationships are an opportunity for your teen to believe how special they are. They have known you love them, but are unsure if this is solely based on the fact that you have to. Having this type of attention outside the home really nourishes their self-esteem and confidence about who they are.
2. Selfish Relationships
Teen relationships are more selfish than the relationships of adulthood. They are interested in how that person makes them feel or does for their status at school (make your teen datable to others). So it is about what that person can do for me in some ways. Later, this will transition to what I bring to the relationship. It is less about the person completing you as an adult and more about what you can bring to the relationship with this person.
3. Parents as a Guide
Parents are the ideal guide to supporting teens in their quest for a partner. If you have the ability to remain objective about what your teen is telling you, you will have the information that you need to ask important questions when they need your support. You can help them develop great problem solving skills this way that will last a lifetime.
4. Talk
Talking with your teen about relationships and sexual activity decreases and does not increase their likelihood of having sex or getting pregnant. When they know they can get answers from you rather than developing lies to hide from you , they are more likely to know the mature way to handle situations and feelings. As hard as it may be for you to hear, let them tell you what is going on and be the one that is there if things get complicated.
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