Tears, Boys, and Makeup: Dummies Guide to Understanding Teenage Girls
Seventy-six percent of teenage girls in the U.S. have said that they value their parents’ opinions and advice when it comes to decision making. (Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty) In the end, this means nothing if parents aren’t willing to talk with their children. Many parents assume that their teenage daughter wants a boyfriend, new phone, or car, but they are sadly mistaken. The top wish of many teenage girls is actually better communication and open conversation. When it comes to trying to understand the mind of a thirteen to nineteen year old girl, it can be very confusing and extremely difficult, especially if you don’t know the correct method to use. Knowing how to
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(Demographics: Family Structure and Relationships) If a parent and a teen are having mostly mutual feelings about certain topics, the parent might trust their child more, because they know how their child feels about situations and what they would do. (Positive Communication between Teens and Parents) Many teens feel embarrassed about things that bother them, so they don’t want to talk to their parents about them, when most parents have experienced these stressors. If a parent reveals that he/she has encountered these problems before, and they can help, this might help further the conversation between you and your …show more content…
This gets teens ready for when they have to make difficult decisions in the real world, when they won’t be able to ask you for help all the time. Having open conversations about what to do when tough situations happen, will save your child from possibly making a wrong decision that could change their life forever. Statistics have shown that one out of three girls in the United States will become pregnant before they are out of their teen years. (Teen Development of Morals) Talking to your child about things like this is extremely important for your child’s well-being, and may save them from doing something they would regret.
Doing what you think is best for your child might just be talking to them, and you might find out things you never would have known about your child and their life. Talking to your child can help them trust you, bring them a joyous feeling that could make their life better, and teach them that what they think is important, just might change their life forever. Take the leap, change your relationship with your child, and you’ll be surprised what it