POSITIVE Nurturing TIPS

By Godwin Msalichuma

As demonstrated by Saturday's sixth series. Today, we will examine the seventh series for ages 12 to 14. We ought to move on to the next stage.

At this gathering, the youth stage (ages 12 to 14) is at its centre. Youthful Adolescents (ages 12 to 14) Formative Achievements. This is a time when many physical, mental, social, and close-to-home changes occur.

Adolescence begins

When adolescence begins, chemicals change. The majority of young men grow facial and pubic hair, and their voices grow larger. The majority of young women begin their period and develop pubic hair and bosoms.

They might be worried about these movements and how they are looked at by others. Your child may also experience peer pressure to use drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products, as well as have sexual relations, at this point. Various troubles can include dietary issues, bitterness, and family issues.

Teenagers make their own major decisions about friends, sports, school, and thinking at this age. Despite the fact that their guardians are still essential, they develop a greater sense of independence with their own characters and interests.

Here is a little information on how energetic teens are:

Changes at home and in the community:

Kids in this age group may:

• Show more concern for one's appearance, self-perception, and clothing.

• Concentrate on them; switching back and forth between raised necessities and nonattendance of conviction.

• Be more sarcastic.

• Show more interest in and influence by peer groups.

• Show less affection for guardians; you could come across as rude or irritable at times.

• Feel pressured by rigorous schoolwork assessments.

• Promote eating disorders.

• Feel a lot of bitterness or gloom, which can lead to bad grades at school, drinking or taking drugs, dangerous sex, and other problems.

Thinking and learning

Providing assistance to children in coping with pressure and stress. Thinking and Learning Children in this age group may:

• Be more able to think of complicated concepts.

• Get better prepared to talk about your feelings.

• Instill a more grounded sense of good and bad feelings.

Positive Nurturing Tips

Here are some things you can do as a parent to support your child during this time:

• When you talk to your high schooler about sensitive topics like drugs, alcohol, smoking, and sex, be honest and direct.

• Meet and get to know the people who are with your teen.

• Show an interest in your juvenile's school life.

• Empower your child to make his or her own choices while guiding him toward sound choices.

• Consider your adolescent's perspectives as well as his or her thoughts and feelings. He or she must be aware that you are paying attention to him or her.

• When there is a disagreement, be clear about your goals and assumptions (like getting passing grades, keeping things clean, and showing respect), but let your high schooler decide how best to achieve those goals (like when and how to clean or review).

Youth Security First

You expect a huge role in keeping your child safe, no matter how old the individual is. Here are a few suggestions to help you protect your child:

• Guarantee that your high schooler knows all about the meaning of wearing seat straps. Engine vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 12 and 14.

• Require your child to wear a head protector when they ride a bicycle, skateboard, or inline skate; ride an off-road, snowmobile, or cruiser; or play games with their body. Sports- and exercise-related wounds are common.

• Discuss with your adolescent the dangers of drugs, alcohol, smoking, and unsafe sexual activity. Ask him what he knows and thinks about these things, and express your thoughts and feelings for him.

Pay attention to what he or she says and respond to his or her questions honestly and openly.

• Discuss the significance of having companions who are enthusiastic about particular exercises with your high schooler. Make it a point to keep him or her away from peers who might try to coerce him or her into making poor choices.

• Be aware of your child's location and whether an adult is available. Make arrangements with him or her regarding the time he will call you, the location where you can locate him or her, and the time you anticipate him or her coming home.

• When your adolescent is at home on his or her own, set clear rules for him or her. Talk about things like having friends over, how to handle potentially dangerous situations (like fire, drugs, sex, etc.), finishing schoolwork or family projects, and so on.

Solid Bodies

Encourage your high school kid to actually be active. She or he could participate in a single game or join a group activity. Your adolescent will also stay active if you help with family chores like mowing the lawn, walking the dog, or washing the car.

• Family dinner time is essential. When you eat together, you give your family time to talk to each other, encourage a healthy weight, and help kids make better decisions about the foods they eat.

• Keep televisions out of your child's room. Create a family media plan and set limits on screen time, including time spent on phones, computers, video games, and other devices.

Ensure that your child gets the recommended amount of sleep each night: For adolescents 13-18 years, 8-10 hours every 24 hours (counting rests)

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