What when children grow up?

@cudamani (996)
India
April 2, 2013 7:31am CST
When children grow up and enter into the adolescent age you need to be more careful when watching their manners and behavior. I feel that it is absolutely essential for parents to let them free and yet at the same time keep a close watch on their body language and moves. Act like a friend and not like a strict parent when treating adolescent youngsters. Any difference of opinion on this?
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5 responses
@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
2 Apr 13
I agree with you friend, when our child growing up to adolescent, we should act like her friend, so she can share everything in her mind, and this time is the best way to direct her to choose the best way for her future. We also need to understand about her and her surrounding to give the best advice for her.
@cudamani (996)
• India
2 Apr 13
Most parents that tried to be friends to their wards often succeeded in the past. At the same time most parents that failed to do so could not live with peace of mind.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
6 Apr 13
That is exactly how I deal with my three kids. I do give them some freedom but they have to always remember that with those freedom comes responsibility. It is hard to be a mom to these 3 growing up boys, but I am just here to guide them all the time.
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
3 Apr 13
when children enter adolescence, things have to be very careful. should vnimiva what they speak and how we treat them. Also another important thing to explain what is wrong. because then the kids love unloved and then make big mistakes. but perhaps the most important thing is to do as well but decide to never stop children.
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
2 Apr 13
Yes you are absolutely right whenever children grow their behavior and attitude tends to change and it is at this moment that they feel like living an independent life free from any interference. Hence parents have to be watchful of every move they take while dealing with their children so that they never feel pressurized while being with their parents.
@emily7339 (1337)
• Malaysia
2 Apr 13
I do agree with you that we will allow them to have certain extend of freedom but at the same time keep a close watch over them. It is good if parents can be their friend while carrying out the duty as parents. I notice the more we stop them from doing certain things, the more they will go for it. Even with certain restriction imposed on them, yet they could still find ways to do what they want. Any how they have ways and means to do it. They are facing a lot of peer pressure nowadays!