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Adolescence
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beckyw
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December 12, 2006
- Refuse to get confused. Part of growing up is acting like a two-year-old and an adult all in the same afternoon. Expect your teen to do this, and be prepared to comfort, reassure, and on occasion, look the other way.
- Face the facts. Your teen will probably say "I know that" when you talk about the facts of life, but do it anyway. As the parent, you're the only one who can share the values that go with the facts.
- Let your affection show. Cool the physical demonstration (especially in front of their friends), but make it loud and clear through your words and your actions that you care.
- Cut those apron strings. Values that are taught from the cradle may fade away during the teen years, but they'll come back--along with grown-up children you'll be proud to know. Trust your teen to make it all the way.
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