Being parent to teenagers can be a daunting task. Emotions are on a permanent rollercoaster. Home often becomes a battleground, with constant power battles and high emotion. To address the parents’ dilemma, Chinmaya Prerana organised a half-day workshop on Teen Parenting. The workshop was conducted by Shri Vidhu Sharma.
Vidhu ji emphasised the need for parents to provide support and encouragement to enable the teenager’s successful transition into adulthood. He gave some useful tips and extensively spoke on the following points:
- Parenting principles for teenagers
- Understanding one’s own parenting style and what works for our child
- Adapting communication and development of conversational skills to effectively engage with teenagers
- Different strategies to manage different situations with teenagers
The workshop provided ample food for thought. It was a very intense and interactive session. The Parents understood the need to build a cocoon of love understanding and trust around their children who are going through not just an exciting phase but also a very scary and challenging one.
