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Teens Can't Always Explain Their Actions

By Caroline A. Shearer, published May 30, 2005
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 Teens may not always have an explanation for their actions, but Parent Support Specialist Kelli White reminded parents, “All kids deserve the benefit of the doubt because they’re doing a great job navigating in this crazy world.”

Takeaways
  • Allow kids to suffer consequences instead of rescuing them.
  • Set aside play time with your teens - they need to see that you're human!
  • Avoid making up rules on the spot.
Did You Know?
Allowing your kids to experience disappointment may be the biggest gift you can give them
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Either I completely missed it, and I apologize for the over site, but, where does a child/teen get help from cruel parents? In most cases the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and it's the "helped" child that could make all the difference. I'm very frustrated, because again a teen has asked for my help and the best advice I can give her is "maybe your school counsler can help you". She said it was too public for her and feared anyone finding out. She's "only" (sarcasim) emotionally abused at home, oh, and school too, as if the people you look to for unconditional love and protection and idolize as a small child, isn't enough! Why isn't it made a hell of alot easier for a teen to get help, before they kill themselves or someone else. Hope is in the eyes and hearts of our children, let's help them not loose that. Please help me, help someone. ADVERTISE HELP FOR THE CHILD/TEEN!

Posted on 01/29/2008 at 9:01:50 PM

 
Either I completely missed it, and I apologize for the over site, but, where does a child/teen get help from cruel parents? In most cases the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and it's the "helped" child that could make all the difference. I'm very frustrated, because again a teen has asked for my help and the best advice I can give her is "maybe your school counsler can help you". She said it was too public for her and feared anyone finding out. She's "only" (sarcasim) emotionally abused at home, oh, and school too, as if the people you look to for unconditional love and protection and idolize as a small child, isn't enough! Why isn't it made a hell of alot easier for a teen to get help, before they kill themselves or someone else. Hope is in the eyes and hearts of our children, let's help them not loose that. Please help me, help someone. ADVERTISE HELP FOR THE CHILD/TEEN!

Posted on 01/29/2008 at 9:01:43 PM

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