How to Parent a Teenager (5 Little-Known Tips Guaranteed to Work)

When I try to guide him about his studies and he doesnt listen,I feel frustrated

My teen has a group of friends that are very naïve and toxic. They are jealous of my daughter and it is obvious to me and my partner, but not to my daughter. They often exclude her from outings, say passive-aggressive comments that make her feel self conscientious and more. We have almost begged her to put herself out there and meet new people, just to have more options. She is so stubborn and loyal to these toxic friends.

My son is rising 11th grade and his grades are not good, he does not try does not have will power but he has high hopes for himself to go to good colleges.. I don’t know if I should just keep encourage or give him reality check 😞

This guy is spot on! The biggest frustration I have with my teen is his addiction to video games and screens in general. I find myself always ragging on him about getting out of the house and he eventually goes but unwillingly. Its a battle every day and makes so much of our relationship me hassling him and him resisting and hiding in his room, hoping Iʻll forget about it.

I am a subscriber to your newsletter as well. My biggest frustration with my daughter is motivating her to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle. What is making it difficult is her GAD for the last 4-5 years which saps her energy.

Do you have different tips for 18-20 year olds?

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My son is alhamdulillah good as a human being as well as excellent in academic...I pray Almighty that may He becomes a humble, a responsible and disciplined human being in Imaan... Success is a byproduct...

But I believe I lack a little in being a good mother, so these days I'm taking help to be more towards better than before...your videos are really helpful...

Thanks and keep helping...

I feel the vulnerability, but often when I show my daughter these feelings she uses this as a manipulation technique

Trying for my first child now and I have been really thinking ahead about the kind of relationship I want to have with my child in the teen years. This video resonates with me. I remember being a teen in an authoritarian family dynamic. I remember feeling like I was never right, always had to prove myself worthy of praise and love, constantly feeling like I had to walk on eggshells and that my emotional needs were a burden on my parents. I had to stuff my pain and soldier on, acting like I was okay and had everything under control all of the time. I often cried myself to sleep from being so lonely even though I did not live alone. I don't want my child to go through that! It effects me even now as an adult. I still revert to suffering in silence with a smile on my face. I have been getting better with time but this is hardwired in my brain from early childhood.

Keep up the good work

Thank you❤