| When talking about a good parenting teenager model, | | | | that you have confidence in them and that they can |
| one example which pops up to me is Tiger Woods | | | | make the right choices. |
| and his parents, Earl and Kultida Woods. These | | | | · Acknowledge their efforts. Encourage them |
| parents had invested a lot to make Tiger Woods a | | | | that they possess the attributes you want for them. In |
| great and inspiring golf legend. | | | | some cases, stimulate them to improve and do better. |
| When Earl passed away at 74 on May 3, 2006, Tiger | | | | · Teach them the value of respect by showing |
| said, "My dad was my best friend and greatest role | | | | your respect to them. |
| model, and I will miss him deeply. I'm overwhelmed | | | | Parenting teenagers implies managing the conflicts with |
| when I think of all the great things he accomplished in | | | | your teenagers wisely: |
| his life. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, | | | | · Reflect on what you will say, how you will |
| husband and friend. I wouldn't be where I am today | | | | say it, and resolve to control your emotion. |
| without him, and I'm honoured to continue his legacy of | | | | · Concentrate on their behaviour, not on the |
| sharing and caring.'" Don't you want to hear your teen | | | | persons. |
| says like that one day? | | | | · Convey your messages clearly and briefly. |
| I am sure parents are willing to make sacrifice to hear | | | | · Address only one subject at a time. |
| such comments from their children. This excellent | | | | · Make them feel that in spite of everything, |
| parenting teenagers model should become an | | | | you still love them. |
| inspiration for all parents of teenagers. | | | | · Do not argue with their points of view. Rather, |
| You can enhance your role in parenting teenagers by | | | | express your own convictions and stand points. |
| investing in quality time, fund, love and appreciation to | | | | · Do not belittle them. Talking down to them will |
| improve your relations with your teenagers: | | | | annoy them. |
| · Be their coach and mentor. Recognize their | | | | · Do not preach. Preaching them will incite |
| strengths and weaknesses and help them to | | | | hostile attitude. |
| overcome the weaknesses. | | | | · Do not set boundaries you cannot force. |
| · Help them believe in themselves. Show them | | | | Parenting teenagers is about sharing, caring and daring. |