Teenagers get a lot of bad press. Some of it is true some of the time but we think that, actually, teenagers are pretty awesome. Here’s why…
When they’re really into something, they are REALLY into it. They read about it, research it, debate it and get you thinking and talking about the causes closest to their hearts.
Whether it’s to eradicate Alcoholism or to stop hunger in Africa.
My 19 year old son once told that he is going to make a YouTube video about Alcoholism in the future! He doesn’t understand why people think drinking is normal and if he tells people that he doesn’t drink alcohol they think something must be wrong with him!
He knows alcohol is poison, so he doesn’t get it why someone would want to poison themselves.
He wants to be 100 percent all the time. Alcohol is depressing and poison. He has seen what alcohol can do to people and he doesn’t want that for himself.
He went ahead and said his body is a temple and why would he ruin his body with alcohol. He said he has a bright future ahead of him and he doesn’t want any poison to ruin his potential.
Teenagers have a very strong moral compass, that is not yet weaker by cynicism of the disappointments life can throw at you.
So when they care about something they really care, and they can make you care too.
I know – teenagers can be moody, they can be self-centred, they can give you attitude that pushes all of your buttons but these traits don’t define them. We all know toddlers have tantrums but we don’t think that that is ALL they are. In fact, when you think back to the toddler years you remember your child as super cute, brilliantly funny and utterly gorgeous. Even if they did embarrass you by having a major meltdown in the shop.
Similarly teenagers shouldn’t be reduced to the negative stereotypes that make up a tiny fraction of their beings.
They’re awesome. Make sure you let them know it.
Have a great day today guys ❤️❤️
Happy parenting 😊❤️
Positive Parenting With Olu 