3 rules to Teenage Tantrums
1. Don’t get upset
The majority of the time when a teenager is having a tantrum, they want to get a reaction out of you. They will poke and prod you, figuratively speaking, as it is part of the adolescent game. The best thing to do is stay calm and not get upset. Treat it rationally with a composed manner and you will find what you have to say will be more effective.
2. Communicate
When a child becomes a teenager, they are beyond the point of ‘disciplinary’ consequences; such as no TV or no dessert. They are young adults and want to be treated as such. Even if at times they think they are older than they are, it is still important as a parent or nanny, to approach them and the situation as you would with an adult.
Communicate honestly your view point and express that you love them, and your only intention is to keep them safe.
3. Choices
Life is all about choices. As parents we have to let our kids make choices. As children get older, our ability to shape the options of their choices becomes less. When they become teenagers, gone are the days of treating them like a child. The best approach is to maturely point out the possible consequences of their actions, then simply ride it out and be there to support them.
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