Adolescence is a period in which some physical and psychological changes occur. The changes experienced during this process cause adolescents to experience ups and downs in their mood. Due to these changes, some conflicts and disagreements may occur within the family.
In this period, adolescents begin to search for identity. It seeks answers to questions such as who am I and what is happening to me. A teenager may experience ups and downs in his/her mood until he/she declares his/her independence. Tantrums occur and therefore conflicts occur within the family. What matters is the amount of conflict and how it will be resolved. If there is intense conflict at home, this may cause some problems for the adolescent.
Reasons for Adolescent and Parent Conflict
Friend selection
Studying
Responsibility
Use of technology
Contact
What are the Solutions?
1-Adolescents are in search of identity in this period, asking "Who am I?" What am I? It seeks answers to questions like these. Their friends' opinions and likes are very important to them. During this period, the adolescent prefers to be with his friends rather than spending time with his family. You can plan the time he will spend with his friends together, or you can ask him to inform you about the place he will go to in advance.
2-Children who are raised with a sense of responsibility will act aware of their responsibilities when they reach adolescence. This is a reason to reduce conflicts.
3- Accept that he is an adult now and do not interfere with his private space. Asking for his/her opinion when making decisions and making plans together with him/her gives the following message to the adolescent: "My opinion is important, I am valuable."
4- Can you help adolescents think more broadly by showing them that there are alternative ways?
5-He is no longer a child but an adult. Speak your mind, but do not intervene. He will find the truth by trying.
6-Due to hormonal changes, emotional fluctuations, crying spells, and nervous breakdowns may occur. When his aggression is very high, do not push him, do not give advice, just listen. The adolescent should know that his parent will be there for him when he needs it, make him feel this.
7-The use of technology has become a necessity nowadays. What is important is how long the adolescent uses it and for what purpose. You can set an example for your children by reading books. There is no point in telling their children to study if their parents can't get their phones out of their hands. Remember, the child imitates the behavior, not what is said. I wish you healthy, happy days.
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