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POSITIVE Nurturing TIPS

“This is a time when teens' thinking, feeling, and communication with others, as well as how their bodies develop, change.”

By Godwin MsalichumaPublished about a year ago 6 min read
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As shown by the past seven series. Today, we'll look at the age of 15 to 17, which is the backward part of the eighth series of positive nurturing. This should come to an end at this point.

The teen stage, which spans the ages of 15 to 17, is at its peak at this gathering.

Adolescents (ages 15 to 17)

As known as teenagers (15-17)

Formative Achievements

This is a time when teens' thinking, feeling, and communication with others, as well as how their bodies develop, change. Most young women will be really grown-up as of now, and most will have completed pubescence.

Nonetheless, young men may experience genuine growth during this time. Your child may be concerned about her body shape, size, or weight. Dietary issues, moreover, can be typical, especially among young women.

Your child is developing his unique character and assumptions during this time. Your child will have a variety of interests as he develops a clearer sense of his identity, despite the importance of friendships at this point.

Additionally, this is a significant opportunity to plan for increased freedom and responsibility; many kids start working, and soon after finishing high school, many will leave their homes.

Some data on how adolescents create are as follows:

Profound and Social Changes Children in this age group may:

• Pay more attention to sexuality and genuine connections.

• Have fewer conflicts with guardians.

• Exhibit increased independence from guardians.

• Have a more significant cutoff for careful sharing and for developing all the more close associations.

• Spend more time with friends and less time with parents.

• Be in a lot of trouble or depressed, which can lead to bad grades at school, drinking or taking drugs, dangerous sex, and other problems.

Thinking and Developing Children in this Age Group May:

• Learn more described work affinities.

• Be more concerned about your plans for work and school in the future.

• Be more prepared to explain the motivations behind their own choices, including whether or not they included what.

Positive Nurturing Tips

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

• Discuss your adolescent's interests and pay attention to any changes in her behaviour. In the event that he or she appears unhappy or discouraged, inquire as to whether he or she has engaged in self-destructive thoughts.

Getting some data about pointless contemplations won't cause her to have these examinations, yet it will enlighten him or her to know that you care about how she feels.

If it's important, seek expert assistance.

• Be interested in your child's school and extracurricular activities and encourage him or her to participate in activities like games, theatre, music, and crafts.

• Persuade your high school student to participate in local urban exercises.

• Acclaim your high schooler and compliment his undertakings and accomplishments.

• Be kind to your adolescent. Doing things you enjoy helps you get to know one another.

• Consider your student's point of view. Be attentive to him or her without making his or her interests seem trivial.

• Encourage your child to find solutions to conflicts or problems. Help your child develop their ability to make sound decisions. Provide opportunities for him or her to exercise his own judgment and be available for advice and support.

• Encourage your child to make good decisions about what he or she posts and how much time she spends on these activities if he or she participates in intelligent web media like games, discussion channels, and texting.

• If your child works, take advantage of the opportunity to talk about expectations, responsibilities, and alternative ways to behave consciously in public.

• Talk to your adolescent and help him or her prepare for awkward or difficult situations. Consider what he can do if he is in a group and someone is using drugs, forced to have sexual relations, or given a ride by someone who has been drinking.

• Consider your adolescent's need for security.

• Make it a priority for your adolescent to get enough sleep, exercise, and adhere to healthy eating routines, including regular dinners.

Security first

No matter how old your child is, you play a significant role in keeping them safe. Your child can be protected in a number of ways, including the following:

• Discuss the dangers of driving with your high schooler and how to stay safe while out and about. You can direct your high school student in the right direction. The steps in "Guardians Are the Key" may be of assistance.

Motor vehicle crashes are the primary wellspring of death from unforeseen injury among youths, yet several teenagers take measures to lessen their bet of injury.

• Remind your high school student to wear a cap when riding a bike, off-road vehicle, or bicycle. It is normal for people to get hurt by accident while participating in sports and other activities.

• Discuss self-destruction with your child and concentrate on early warning signs. Implosion is the third driving justification behind death among youth 15 through 24 years of age.

• Discuss with your teen the dangers of drugs, alcohol, smoking, and risky sexual activity. Discuss your thoughts with him or her and inquire about what he or she knows and thinks about these issues. Pay attention to what he says and respond honestly and directly to his questions.

• Discuss with your teen the significance of selecting companions who do not engage in risky or undesirable behavior.

• Find out where your child is and whether there is a responsible adult nearby. Talk to him or her about when he or she will call, where you can see him or her, and what time you expect him or her to be home.

Strong Bodies

• Encourage your high schooler to get adequate rest and genuine work, and to pursue great eating routines, and changed feasts. Make sure your child gets at least one hour of actual work each day.

• Keep televisions out of your child's room.

Establish rules for how much time your family spends in front of a screen, including PDAs, PCs, video games, and other devices, and develop a family media strategy.

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• Insist that your high schooler attend family gatherings. When you eat together, you can help your adolescent make better food choices, lose weight, and give your family time to talk to each other.

Similarly, a high school student who eats dinner with their family is less likely to smoke, drink, or use drugs, and is also less likely to get into fights, contemplate self-destruction, or engage in sexual activity.

• Ensure that your child gets the recommended amount of sleep each night: For teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18, 8 to 10 hours per day (not including breaks).

Today, we have concluded our eighth series of specific care for our children between the ages of 0 and 17; more on this later.

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Godwin Msalichuma

I like to read books and write about different aspects of life but here mostly I will be writing in a health niche and making money online.

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