How to parent a teen from a teen’s perspective | Lucy Androski | TEDxYouth@Okoboji
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A 13-year-old is inspired to write a book on parenting teens after observing their mother read a similar book. The speaker suggests a balanced parenting approach, emphasizing the importance of technology usage, setting screen time limits, and staying calm during teen emotional outbursts.
Insights
- Parents should set reasonable screen time limits for their children based on their environment and capabilities, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to technology usage.
- The speaker stresses the significance of parents maintaining composure during their teen's emotional moments, advocating for a calm and understanding response to effectively navigate these situations.
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Recent questions
How can parents effectively manage technology use in teens?
Parents should consider the child's environment and set reasonable screen time limits they can follow.
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Summary
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"Balanced Parenting: Understanding Teens with Empathy"
- The speaker, a 13-year-old, observed their mother reading a book on parenting teens, sparking their interest in writing a book on the same topic.
- They discuss the importance of technology in parenting, suggesting that phone usage should be based on the child's environment and that parents should set reasonable screen time limits they can adhere to.
- The speaker categorizes parents as either strict "bosses" or lenient "loosey gooseys," advocating for a balanced approach called "the listener" who gives directions but allows teens options.
- Emotions in teens are highlighted, with the speaker sharing a personal experience of a mood swing and emphasizing the importance of parents staying calm during their teen's emotional outbursts.
