Your cousin Jennifer is concerned about how she is going to cope with the "terrible teen" years of her son Harry, who is entering adolescence. She has asked for your advice. Suggest a few parenting strategies to her.
What will be an ideal response?
Students' answers may vary.
You can advise Jennifer that to help Harry have a competent development during adolescence, she should do the following:Show him warmth and respect, and avoid the tendency to be too controlling or too permissive.
Serve as a positive role model for her son.
Demonstrate sustained interest in her son's life. She needs to spend time with him and monitor his life.
Understand and adapt to his cognitive and socioemotional development.
Communicate expectations for high standards of conduct and achievement.
Display constructive ways of dealing with problems and conflict. Moderate conflict is a normal part of an adolescent's desire for independence and search for an identity.
Understand that Harry will not become an adult overnight. Adolescence is a long journey.
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