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Teenagers Bad Language
- Most parents dislike
their children using bad language and being rude.
- Often teenagers speak
rudely to each other. Some swear words are 'cool' to use with their
friends. This is normal teenage communication. Unfortunately it often
continues when they come home - they want to test their limits.
- If the language offends
you and your family, discuss this and set limits. Everyone has to learn
that certain language may be acceptable to some, but not to others.
- Remember if parents
speak rudely, shout and swear at their children and each other, the
children will do the same.
- Make life easier for all
by remembering the following.
- No matter how
objectionably your child behaves, they still want your love, approval
and support.
- Your child isn't
rejecting you because they disagree with your views and attitudes.
- Teenagers often think
their parents interfere and pick on them.
- Often a rude reply or
comment is a sign that something's wrong. Your teenager may not want, or
know how, to talk about a problem.
- Try to be tolerant,
considerate and generous.
- Teenagers often feel
they are treated unjustly, that they have no privacy and are treated
like a child. Parents need to remember they do need privacy and should
be treated as adults, even when they sometimes don't behave like one.
- Avoid confrontation
and conflict.
- Teenagers may speak
rudely because they feel no one is listening to them.
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