3 Sentences Teens Need to Hear from their Parents

There are things your teen needs to?hear from their parents. Sentences that make the feel?understood.

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Here I am just proposing three simple ones. They are way more than that. These are good?starting points.

I will always have your back

A?parent’s love is unconditional?or at least it should be. Teenagers live in a world full of changes and betrayal.?

Friendships are changing and getting more?complicated. Groups are getting created and some teenagers might feel very?isolated.?

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It’s hard for teenagers to understand actually where they are standing when it comes to their relationships with others. They need to be reassured that they have this?stability at home. Feel that they are welcome no matter what.

It’s OK to fail

Exams?are a big part of teenagehood the full path is marked by them and this puts them under pressure and feeling that they have to be?successful?at all times.?

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You need to be reminded that failure is part of the learning process. This is by?making mistakes?that you actually?learn?how to do something?correctly.?

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Nobody ever does something perfectly the first time. This is only possible for?2%?of the population. This is a dangerous belief to have when you’re a teenager. They need to be reminded that?failure is part of the learning process.

I Believe in You

Teenagers are often full of?self-doubt and worry?about what people will think of them. You need to let them know you believe in them. It will make them more willing to?try new things.

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They need to know that whatever happens, you will be there. you?trust?that they can?succeed. And this is a very?important?thing to feel when you’re a teenager. Having your?parents?believe you have the?capacity?to succeed in life.

Use the sentences when the situation feels right. Do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if you need any additional support.?