10 Tips for Parents who d ...
"I don't think she is the right influence on you;
She is too smart and you will end up in trouble;
I don't like that friend of yours, there is something off about her…."
These are some of the statements that my neighbor had made to her teenage daughter hoping that she would avoid the one friend she didn't approve of. Despite trying all the tricks in her proverbial bag, she failed to make a point, and her daughter started spending more time with her friend. My neighbor isn't alone, and situations where a parent doesn't approve of their teen's friend are common. Sometimes it is a tangible reason, something obvious that puts you off. More often than not, it's an instinctive dislike without being able to put a finger on the reason. You, as a parent of a teenager, tend to be anxious about your child. But keep in mind that your teenager is an individual with choices, and you have to be careful about how you treat this situation.
Teenagers are mini-adults who don't like their independence questioned. And as a parent, you have the power to build a bond with your child simply by being communicative and empathetic. Before you make assumptions about his friend, dig a little deeper tactfully.
Have you disapproved of your teenager's friend before? Share your tips and suggestions on how you dealt with it, in the comments section!
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