Teenage is the period when your kids just want to have the feeling of freedom. They love to party, go out with friends and do what their peer is up to. They want everything their way. At times, they are not right but they do not want the interference of their parents. Often this creates chaos between kids and parents. Often parents get irritated with their kids’ behavior and vice versa. However, you can solve this problem by following some quick tips. There are many activities, which can be an end to your headache and bridge the gap between the two ages. Read on to find the activities that will help you improve communication between you and your teenaged kids.
1. Their territory
Try to get into their turf whenever possible. This is the best possible thing that you can do. Before your child gets driving license and stops depending upon you for their transportation, you can offer to be the parent who picks and drops them at their friends’ parties or to a concert. If your child wants his friend to be dropped back home after the concert, do it, as this will improve your relations with your teenaged kid. But remember, that every conversation will not be groundbreaking and it does not have to be that way. You can laugh at right times at the same time passing judgments on some of their talks. They will begin to trust you and start understanding what is right and what is not. Try to interact, have a healthy discussion rather than giving them lecture for their faults.
2. Game time
Gone are the days when board game was the only thing to play with. Now kids have the gaming systems in their rooms and you will often find your teenaged kid glued to it. Take interest in their games. If you have no clue how to play those games, even better, your kid can teach you how to play. This will increase your compatibility with them. Initially, it can be all about learning how to play the game but if you accompany them regularly, you will develop an opportunity for a healthy conversation with them.
3. Shopping
It is good to know the likes and dislikes of your kid. You can take them for shopping and buy them what they wants. This way you will have a reason to ask them why they wanted that particular thing. It is always better not to push your choices on them. They might like something that you find absurd, but that does not mean that you must say them ‘no’ for it. Let them buy what they likes. Save your disapproval for something that is incongruous. This will make them understand you better hence, improving your relations. You can also take such opportunities to a different level. You can get them talking and let them know what is good for them.
Beware
Not always, your teenaged kid will share things with you. You should not even expect it. Give them some privacy, but be alert for the clues if something goes wrong. You can observe and notice when something goes wrong, but do not push to know the problem. Rather be patient and tell them that you are by their side always. This will let them open up with you.
