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To Meddle or Not to Meddle?
Does Your Teen’s Drama Require Intervention?
HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO GET INVOLVED
However, you may need to get involved if the drama spirals out of control.
Get Involved The following signs should prompt you to intervene to provide guidance and support: • Your child’s grades are starting to decline. This is especially worrisome if they usually have good grades. • Your teen begins to withdraw and isolate themselves from family and friends. • Your teen makes fewer plans to hang out with friends. • Your child tells you they spoke to an adult at school about the argument, school authorities haven’t helped, and the situation is getting worse. • Your teen becomes short-tempered and irritable. Still Unsure … Even if you notice any of the behaviors mentioned, getting involved in your teen’s social life is still difficult. However, the best thing to do is ask your child if they need your help. They may accept or deny the offer outright, but the simple act of asking lets them know you’re there. Then, regardless of their answer, let your child know you’re always available to listen and offer support. And, finally, don’t be afraid to protect and defend your child if a genuine need arises.
We’ve all been to high school, and no matter what decade you graduated in, your teenage years likely contained a few fights with friends or drama at school. However, as a parent today, it can be hard to watch your teens go through these friendship feuds, but the question is this: Should you get involved? Unfortunately, the question has no perfect answer, as each circumstance differs. For some teens, your involvement may help them feel less alone and more understood, while for others, it may push them away. So, while we can’t tell you the best thing to do in your child’s situation, consider a few pieces of wisdom when debating whether or not to get involved. Adversity Training As painful as it is to watch your teen fight with their friends, the truth is that some of these arguments are good for their development. They are learning opportunities for your teen to understand how to handle uncomfortable situations, take responsibility for their actions, apologize, and problem-solve. Plus, if you get involved every time they disagree with friends, you’re ultimately teaching your child you’ll always be there to solve their problems, and they’ll never learn to work through adversity on their own.
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