The Truth of Parenting
by I have been very busy spending time with my teenage daughter and her gal pals. These teenagers are very susceptible to making bad decisions because of peer pressure.
The depth of our conversations weigh tirelessly on my mind. I want to guide her in telling her truthful information about consequences before she seeks out these actions of curiousity. If I could offer any parents any constructive advice in teenage parenting, it is to tell the truth to your children. If you do not give them the gift of truth, no one will.
Share Your TimeThe greatest treasures that you can share with your child is taking the time to talk to them. There will be topics that you will not be able to relate to them. The social media scenes and the Internet ramblings of acronyms that they use to justify their short typed conversations. In this current electronic world that we reside in, do not limit your teenager completely from learning and utililizing this neccessity of socialization from a teen’s life. Do not be fooled either, be proactive in their websites and with their friends. They will respect you more if you share with them and know who their social circles are on the Internet and in person. Parental direction is always advised when guiding a teenager. Share Your HighlightsA teenager will look to you for advice about decisions of their life choices based upon what you did as a teenager. Do not lie to them or feel that they are not old enough to understand the choices that you made in your teenage years. We all have different paths of life that brought us to the current day of parenting a teenager. If you do not tell them the truth of your generations, someone else will. Teenagers deserve to know the truth of your life, good or bad. Share Your Bad DecisionsI grew up in rural West Virginia and the history of my family will reveal what choices that I have made that were not wise and not smart. This does not excuse any poor decisions but you should be able to explain to your teenager of why you did this or why you did that while growing up. You never want your teenager to make the same bad choices that you have made. But if you give a teenager the armor of truth and help them to understand the choices that you made in your life; this will help them from preventing bad or inexcusable behaviors in their life. Do Not Lie To Your Children or to your TeenagersOne of the greatest gifts that we can give our children and our teenagers and fellow citizens around us is the truth of our lives. There are many abused and victimized individuals in life. If we do not hold the truth and spread it as the cure all in life; society will not change and our children will never know a greater tomorrow than what we may have experienced in our life. I have written my first novel that will be released free on: August 1, 2010 via my website: www.authorcynthiacox.com . The truth is not as hard to swallow than a life forced of lies. Do something for your children and teenagers that your parents never did for you. I share this book with those who care to know the truth of child abuse and to prevent this childhood tragedy from repeating history.There are enough adults out there who have suffered because of silent lies.
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Post Commentbabygirl3605
On July 22, 2010 at 5:32 pm
This is very true. I often tell my kids the truth. They need to know what is in store for them.
Payge
On July 22, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Having raised 2 girls and a boy myself I know that parenting or good parenting rather is not something to joke about.Its a hard job to take on and it has its rewards/disadvantages.But I did the best I could and has remained close to at least my daughters.Will have to read what you wrote come August since child abuse is a serious ongoing issue that needs severely addressed.Great article and liked this.
ceegirl
On July 22, 2010 at 5:43 pm
This is so true, it’s hard when you are the mother and father both.
Stan Wilson
On July 22, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Hi Cynthia, really enjoyed reading your article here,and look forward to reading your book very soon….its great to see you here again,although I must admit I havent been here much myself of late…In speaking about the truth with our children and teenagers,that is very important and vital we as parents do that….But there is a greater truth to be told also,and that is the truth about our heavenly father God, his name,also about his son Jesus Christ,as this means everlasting life,this taking in accurate knowledge about them,and about the kingdom we all pray for,and what the bible really teaches,and our whole obligations in life,for true happiness can only come if we truly satisfy the spiritual part of hearts…..so yep look forward to your book,and its great to hear from you again my friend….choice…..
Sourav
On July 23, 2010 at 2:42 am
Really enjoyed your article. It’s true that parents should guide their children in a right way. Teenagers are especially tend to chose wrong path if not guide through the right channel.
richardpeeej
On August 9, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Very interesting read Cynthia. My two are grown up now. It is good that you are in touch with your teenage daughter and friends. You seem to be a good and caring friend as well as a good mother. Keep it going my friend ! …….Richard
rajshekhar70
On December 2, 2010 at 7:36 am
Very ineresting, nice article