But today, they have a personal opinion for everything, leaving you both feeling glad that your kid is growing but also sad that it happened so fast. They also leave you pondering about whether you had enough time to teach them everything and wondering if they’re ready to face adult life.
We are sure that it’s never too late to give good advice. But there are things that should be discussed with kids in their teenage years, and we tried to collect such recommendations in this article.
Be able to admit your mistakes.
Everyone can make a mistake — whether it be in their studies, at work, and even in their personal life. Trust us, if you say that you made a mistake, many people will want to help you correct it. But if you keep insisting that you’re right, you’ll only worsen the situation.
Don’t let others make choices for you.
It’s normal to make your own mistakes, make conclusions, and learn from them; but it hurts when you have to pay for other people’s decisions. Even if the choice doesn’t lead to a mess, how will you know what would have happened if you had done everything your own way?
Learn to say no.
It’s normal to say no if something doesn’t fit in your plans or makes you feel uncomfortable. If you try to be convenient for everyone, it won’t make you a good person, but rather, it can turn you into an unhappy one.
Don’t drive yourself into stereotypes.
Don’t refuse the things that you like only because someone claims that girls or boys shouldn’t behave this way. Ancient Vikings would knit socks and it didn’t prevent them from being brutal guys. At the time, when the fight for women’s rights has just started, Lady Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the poet, George G. Byron, became the first programmer in the world.
Don’t feel shy to ask for help.
We all feel helpless and vulnerable from time to time. There are tasks that one person can’t do but that can easily be completed with someone’s help. Learn to ask for help and support — at least not to let the ones who are counting on you down.
Be truly brave.
Much more courage is required not to do silly things together with someone, but to refuse to do it in public in front of each other.
