Adolescence is the tumultuous period of life when we discover that our childhood perspectives are not true and we are challenged with how to respond.
Talking Points:
- As children, we develop a perspective that the world is perfect and well-balanced. Adolescence is the tumultuous period of life when we discover that these early perspectives are not true and we are challenged with how to respond.
- Every adolescent desires to see their parents stick around and display unconditional love no matter what they do. They need to believe the love they have from their parents is indeed solid.
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Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What were you like as a teen? Share a story if you have one.
- What was your relationship with your family like during your teen years? Explain.
- Discuss a time when your adolescent said they hated you. How did you respond?
- Discuss ways you can demonstrate unconditional love to your adolescent.
- In your own adolescence, discuss how your parents demonstrated love for you.
- How important do you believe it is for an adolescent to rebel?
- Discuss how a non-rebellious child might be demonstrating unhealthy characteristics.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
