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__What Adults Don’t get about Life in the Eyes of a Teen__
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Teenagers are not always easy to live with. Their loud, impatient, and self centered. However, sometimes we are influenced by the media, relatives, and other outside forces that push parents to believe the violent world of raising a teenager. Keeping that in mind, there are strategies that can keep life at home peaceful, responsible and most of all, enjoyable. 1204673454


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__What Adults Don’t get about Teen Behavior__ Teenagers are not always easy to live with. Their loud, impatient, and self centered. But, sometimes these messages can lead parents to believe the exaggerated violence and trouble a teenager causes. Parents and teens do not exactly see eye to eye on certain issues. It seems the parents always have the automatic win when it comes to the battleground at home. However; if parents are willing to make some adjustments in the way they think and act, family life at home can be much more enjoyable.

First, parents need to understand that teenagers have two main goals in life: Disagreeing with authority and getting attention. Teens have many ways of showing their rebelliousness and individuality to the world. But In most families, these intentions can cause a lot of fighting between teens and parents. For example you want to cover your walls with posters; they don't understand why you don't like your wallpaper anymore. You think it's OK to hang at the mall every day after school; they would rather that you play a sport. Clashes like these are very common between teens and parents. Teens get angry because they feel parents don't respect them and aren't giving them space to do what they like, and parents get angry because they aren't used to not being in control. It's easy for feelings to get very hurt when there are conflicts like these. And more complicated issues like the types of friends you have and partying - can cause even bigger arguments, simply because your parents will always be intent on protecting you. Also, parents need to understand that Teens are growing up. Some so- called negative behavior is considered normal for teenagers as their ideas about the world develop. All the rebelliousness, mood swings, self centeredness and criticizing are ways in which they show identity. Sometimes they will show it in drastic clothing, negativity, or even arguing for the sake of arguing. But, parents have to remember that fighting back will only give them the negative attention they are longing for. 1204754460
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Teens get angry because they feel parents don't respect them and aren't giving them space to do what they like, and parents get angry because they aren't used to not being in control. It's easy for feelings to get very hurt when there are conflicts like these -I think that you should use different verbs besides "get" after parents, teenagers, and for feelings. You should say something like : The necessity for a common respect between parents and teenagers can be hard. Parents demand that teenagers respect them because they are older and in control. Teenagers feel that we deserve respect and that if we resepct them, they should respect us and consider our wishes. 1205082480ape2

__What Adults don’t get about Teen Behavior__ INTRODUCTION: Teenagers are known to be difficult. They are loud, impatient, moody and selfish. But, sometimes the message sent by such behavior can lead parents to

be too concerned and overreact, and cause the teen to behave even worse. We can all agree that parents and teens do not see eye to eye on certain

issues. These disagreements cause a battleground at home, and may cause parents to react with authoritarian strictness. However; if parents are willing

make adjustments and understand why teens act the way they do, life at home can be much more enjoyable. Teenagers have a lot of stress that can

cause them to be moody and argumentative. In dealing with teens, parents should keep composed and thoughtful, rather than controlling and

authoritarian.

PARAGRAPH 1: Teenagers have a lot of stress with school, sports and friends. Constant pressure and expectations will not ease the tension. Adolescence is a complex

period of transition and teens have a lot of worries to address. Concerns about identity, pressures from school and tensions about appearance and

friendship are just some of the things that preoccupy adolescents. I n many families, these intentions can cause a lot of fighting between teens and

parents. PARAGRAPH 2: Mood swings are a normal for teens. This period of time in their lives is known to be marked by chaos, confusion, and frustrated optimism despite of

environmental factors. There are a lot of ups in downs in the teenage mind; advice to parents is not to take it personally. I f she’s having a bad day, the

family is the most available target for their frustration and anger. Blaming parents can be an easy way out for an adolescent who's having a rough time.

Relate with your teen – many of the changes that she's going through are things that you've experienced yourself, though they may find it hard to believe.

Take a step back and avoid arguing, shouting or criticizing them. It will only make things worse. Keep in mind that even if you didn’t start the fight, you

didn’t end it and that makes you just as guilty. You may feel angry but fighting back will make you just as accountable. Sooner or later the situation will

blow over and she will cool down. If he/she’s behavior is completely unacceptable, calmly discuss it later. They may be teenagers, but that is no excuse

for certain behavior. Also, it’s possible that outside of the family, your teen seems to control their temper and is more tolerant. Remember it’s not

unreasonable for that to occur; teens have those outbursts at home for a reason. They know no matter what they do or say their family will always love

them. Friends, on the other hand are in a different category than family. They know if their friends witnessed their mood swings it would tear away the

friendship. So, make it easy, be forward with your teen. Explain to them the effect their putting on the family, their mood swings and violent behavior is

unacceptable. Teenagers know how far they can push their parents. When they see they are near breaking point they usually back off. PARAGRAPH 3: Also, some so-called negative behavior is considered normal for teenagers as their ideas about the world develop. Teens are developing intellectually and

testing their mental powers. At home, that testing takes the form of “talking back” to parents. Challenging and opposing are ways to create who “I am

“really is. Parents might often find themselves in regular arguments with their teens. For example, Dad may be harmlessly trying to get a point across but

he finds his 16 year old son is simply arguing for the sake of arguing. Again, advice for parents would be better off listening to their teens rather than

focusing on winning the debate. Remember that listening doesn’t automatically mean agreeing.

CONCLUSION: Although teens struggle with stress, mood swings, and argumentativeness, the inner workings of the teenage mind continues to astonish all those who

witness. For all its complexity, the teen psyche seems to have one basic need - the need to be loved and accepted. Teens need to know there's a safe

place to come home to and that they are loved. Though, their acts may seem normal, negative behaviors may be a cry for help and attention, the kind of

love and attention that make the teen feel safe, secure, and happy. Parents should talk to their teen about the pressures of this world without being

condemned or punished and be that safe place.

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