How to deal with teenage problems?

Ah, teenagers. The angst, the rebellion, the raging hormones it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out. But fear not! There are ways to deal with their drama without losing your mind.

1. Don’t Freak Out!

First things first – take a chill pill (not literally unless you have a prescription). You’re dealing with another human being here, not some sort of alien creature from outer space although sometimes it may feel like that.

2. Listen First

So what if they listen to My Chemical Romance on repeat and dye their hair black? Try listening to them once in a while too, ya know? We’ve all been there; we just had different bands then.

3. Pick Your Battles

Is it really worth fighting over makeup or piercings? Probably not. Save your energy for the big stuff like drugs or failing grades.

Dress Code Dilemmas

Shoulder pads are long gone but still be respectful of school dress codes! At least try reusing those shoulder pads as elbow pads for all those fall from grace moments and trips courtesy of hallway bullies since they can’t handle such high fashion standards!

Dealing With Homework Havoc

You’re at a loss because Jimmy won’t do his damn homework no matter how much time he spends playing Fortnite instead…so why don’t you try bribing him? Would $10 per completed assignment work or is it upped by twenty each time?

Technology Turmoil Tactics

When scrolling through Alex’s Snapchat memories drops down into guilty pleasure territory as opposed teens find themselves needing privacy when sexts go “unintentionally” public –why okay– just tell them about incognito windows I mean…without glaring eyesight and impending screaming matches.

Category Issue Solution
Fashion Wearing Inappropriate Clothing Be Respectful of Dress Codes!
Academics Homework Rebellion Try Bribing Them?
Technology Privacy Issues/ Cybersecurity Dilemmas

4. Empathize, Don’t Mock

Sure, some of their problems may seem trivial to you now but that was the peak issue back when cassette players were all the rave too. Instead of rolling your eyes, try remembering how it felt to be a teenager yourself.

5. Use Humor

Half-serious jokes always go far in calming down any situation or elevating tensions tenfold (oops).

Funny Ice Breakers for Serious Situations

  1. Seinfeld quotes never did no harm… “Is this about me standing up or I’m really sorry if it’s something else”

  2. Offering Your Mom’s Support ^[Not including without permission]… “My mom says your grounding will pass…” Why not let someone as frightening as a motherly figure handle things?

  3. And and and! How awkward silence with Deborah from HR who can’t help but discussing boyfriends getting hands strained on weekends? Simply throw all communication advice out the window — particularly guidelines regarding eye contact – since you’re stuck there regardless.- “Oh sooo true- mine never uses his hands anymore just because he blew off one finger by sticking them into our garbage disposal.” Yeah she won’t ask twice next time around

6. Lead By Example

Your behavior sets an example for them whether you realize it or not; so live like Miley Cyrus said: we Can’t stop (“won’t Stop!””).
(Please insert appropriate pop culture reference to confirm family-friendly argument)

Setting boundaries With Your Prodigal Teen..

  1. Fine! You can have your weird vegan diet but between the hours of five bis seven in this house meat-eating reigns supreme.

2.Sure, go ahead and dye your hair but as soon as you mix purple with green dressing privileges are revoked until further notice.

3.You were going to let them take the car out? Ha! No cruising for teens who can’t handle initial curfews…

7. Talk About Tough Issues – But Don’t Preach

The odds on evening lectures working are slim: rolling stake out more probable…keep things cozy.
Yes, talk about drug use or sex when those heavy topics naturally arise, don’t simply stand there preaching politics at a time like this.

Other Possible “Heavy-Hitting” Topics:

  • “Here’s what really happens to virgins” by debunking myths beside freshman lockers.
  • Conversations regarding emerging attraction should present both ideas on gender identity (no matter how disorienting).

8.Take Advantage Of School Counselors

Those poor counselors are underutilized
– let’s give them something valuable/useful to do with their lives or contact information for therapy referrals if they’re experiencing emotional exhaustion.

If situations feel worse than usual,
-A large spike in self isolatory behavior since Netflix is now cut off from their precious screen time.

-Elevated feelings of worthlessness/withdrawal after getting rejected…yet too hard-hitting to become ignored

In conclusion, teenagers are just trying to figure it all out while pretends sorry…itinerant tears may follow behind shut doors –but guess what- so did we once upon a time. Laugh along instead of treating teenage mistakes like they’re permanently damaging catastrophe(although sometimes still waiting for a second eyebrow hair strand.) Keep communication open , remember that humor always works wonders…and don’t forget the earplugs.

Now, Excuse me while I find my subconscious back from before puberty hit.

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