How to cope with teenagers

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How to cope with teenagers

Whoever told you that the infancy stage was the hardest part to get through with your child, obviously didn’t like you very much because what they told you are complete lies. Once you encounter the nightmare that is teenagers, you’ll wish you can go back to the sweet old days. Sure, there were numerous sleepless nights back then but what’s so different about that from now? At least, back then, you had your child in front of you. Now, it’s staying up late, waiting for them to come home, wondering if they are out there making little babies of their own.  

        Well, at least you no longer have to spend your hard earned money on diapers and baby formulas, you say? Now, they are demanding money from you for more clothes, more make-up, more alcohol and more who knows what? Its’ enough to make you look back and think ‘those were the cheap days.’  

        If you have recently became the parent of a child or god forbid, children who has hit puberty, then buckle up tight because you are in on one heck of a ride. For those of you still in denial, thinking no way that foul mouthed, bad tempered, rebellious creature is your darling little angel, let me paint the picture clearer for you. Those good old days in which you can bribe them to behave with sweets and treats are long gone. Now, you are in the war zone.

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        You may often find your home becoming a battle ground where your fiercest opponent is also the apple of your eye: your children. You will be constantly driven to your mental limits and your verbal abuse skills will be regularly tested. In cases such as these, it is important to keep in mind that losing your temper does not resolve problems. Bad mouthing your teenager back will only cause you to lose your dignity and make you look like a grouchy teenager yourself. Patience may be a virtue, but in the case of dealing with teenagers, it is a ...

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