9 Things Parents Do That Drive Their Teens Crazy!
Grace HancockAs a Senior in High school I am getting ready to leave my parents so here’s some things that some parents do that drive their kiddos crazy!
1. Comparisons
Parents Comparing your kiddos to other siblings, friends and yourself from when you were young, DON’T DO IT!! It gets old really quick and makes your kid’s feel bad about themselves.
2. Unrealistic expectations
Parents your kids are young and dumb (most of us.) don’t set unrealistic expectations that set your kids up for failure. Its good to set expectations, but don’t set them all the way up in the clouds. Encourage them and help them achieve their goals.
3. Overprotectiveness
Lets be honest, no one loves a helicopter parent. Your kids are young and just want to have fun. Set rules and boundaries but don’t constantly hover over your kiddos it isn’t cool.
4. Nagging
Nagging is also being a helicopter parent!! Us kids have a lot going on. A good reminder once or twice is good and okay but 500 in one minute isn’t cool. The nagging makes us want to not do it even more or we wait longer and longer to do what you’re asking us to do.
5. Overreacting
Overreacting to small issues can create unnecessary stress and anxiety for children, potentially leading them to fear making mistakes or taking risks. Additionally, constant overreactions can desensitize children to genuine concerns, diminishing the impact of their parents’ guidance and support.
6. Overpraising
Overpraising can create a false sense of superiority, where children believe success is solely based on innate talent rather than effort. This can potentially hinder their motivation to learn and grow. Excessive praise may lead children to seek external validation and approval rather than developing motivation and self-esteem.
7. Undermining independence
Undermining independence can take away kids’ problem-solving skills and confidence in their abilities to navigate challenges autonomously. It may also foster a sense of dependency, hindering their capacity to make decisions and take responsibility for their actions as they mature.
8. Over-sharing personal information
Over-sharing personal information about their children can violate their trust and privacy, potentially causing embarrassment. It may also undermine the parent-child bond, as children may feel betrayed or exposed when their personal matters are shared without consent.
9. Being overly controlling
Being overly controlling can stifle children’s development of independence and autonomy, hindering their ability to learn from their own experiences and make decisions. It may also strain the parent-child relationship, leading to resentment and rebellion as children seek to assert their own identities and boundaries.
