Health & Medical Parenting

How to Handle it When Your Teen Hates You

    • 1). Breathe. Take a few minutes to be by yourself in another room, particularly when you and your teen have an argument. Try to remember what you were like at that age, and remember that she can only think about what she wants right now, not what's good for her in the long run. Taking a few minutes to calm yourself down before dealing with her can help prevent you from blowing up and doing or saying something you'll regret later.

    • 2). Ignore his outbursts when possible. Engaging in an argument will only encourage him to continue acting out in a disrespectful manner. When he yells that he hates you, ignore him as best you can. Arguing will put you in his comfort zone and give him ammunition to use your heated words against you later. Calmly state and restate your position, then walk away if he continues to try to bait you into an argument.

    • 3). Cry or scream into a pillow if you need to, once you're by yourself. Getting it out can help relieve some of the pent-up feelings you have, whether you're sad, frustrated or having any other unpleasant feeling regarding your teen hating you.

    • 4). Talk to a trusted friend, another parent, your spouse, your pastor, your mom or a counselor. Talking through your feelings can help you realize that your teen is not thinking rationally and help you avoid blaming yourself for her misplaced feelings. Chances are good that your teen's misbehavior has little or nothing to do with your parenting skills, but has more to do with something within herself.

    • 5). Assert yourself as the parent, no matter what he tries to do. Be firm in your decisions including the rules and consequences for breaking them. If you have to take his allowance, the car keys, his cell phone, computer, phone and going out privileges, then take them. You are only required to provide safe shelter and food for him. Being firm and tough is hard, especially when he's being hateful, though it will help you to stand your ground so you can go to bed each night knowing that you are doing the best you can to protect your teen from himself.

SHARE
RELATED POSTS on "Health & Medical"
Birthday Express
Birthday Express
Tips For Keeping Your Baby Healthy and Safe
Tips For Keeping Your Baby Healthy and Safe
Toddler Art Activities: A Fun Way of Learning and Bonding
Toddler Art Activities: A Fun Way of Learning and Bonding
Different History Cause the Different Parents-Kids Relations Between China and America
Different History Cause the Different Parents-Kids Relations Between China and America
Spring Cleaning With Kids
Spring Cleaning With Kids
Parenting a child With Down syndrome
Parenting a child With Down syndrome
How to Create Custom Baby Websites
How to Create Custom Baby Websites
Sleep Requirements for a Baby
Sleep Requirements for a Baby
Funny Holiday Songs for Kids
Funny Holiday Songs for Kids
Stomach and Bowel Disorders Among Infants.
Stomach and Bowel Disorders Among Infants.
Nursery Equipment and Safety
Nursery Equipment and Safety
Four Ways on Keeping Your Toddlers Smart
Four Ways on Keeping Your Toddlers Smart
How to Make a Baby Blanket Gift Basket
How to Make a Baby Blanket Gift Basket
Single Parent Adoption - Reflecting the Broadened Mindset of Today's Genre
Single Parent Adoption - Reflecting the Broadened Mindset of Today's Genre
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Tips to Keep a Baby's Nursery Safe
Tips to Keep a Baby's Nursery Safe
SAFE TOYS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SAFE TOYS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Diapers for the Pool � Huggies and Pampers
Diapers for the Pool � Huggies and Pampers
Teaching Your Baby Sign Language
Teaching Your Baby Sign Language
What To Prepare For When Having A Child
What To Prepare For When Having A Child

Leave Your Reply

*