Jamie StoufferWhat is a parent to do when their child takes up with the “wrong crowd?” Behavioural therapist, James Lehman reminds us that when we believe others are negatively influencing our children, it may be true, but the reason he or she hangs out with the group is because they have something in common. It’s necessary to see our children as complete people which means accepting their positive and negative aspects. Laying blame for a teen’s behaviour on their friends without acknowledging that they have chosen them is unfair and will ultimately limit a parent’s ability to understand the reasoning behind their choices. “While your goal as a parent is to keep your child protected and safe, your child’s goal is to be with people who like him,” says Lehman.
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Jamie StoufferI assure you that it's not just you. Most parents feel frustrated, impatient and unable to understand what comes next at many points along the way. One of the greatest challenges in parenting is discipline. To discipline means to teach, implying that our children are learning something from our response to the situation. This isn't always easy and I frequently hear from parents who wish, after they had calmed down, that they had done something differently. |
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