Source: http://www.essentialkids.com.au/older-kids/behaviour-and-discipline-for-older-kids/parents-fears-for-todays-teenagers-are-very-different-from-last-generation-20131125-2y5j8.html
Date: 9/25/14
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Summary: Today's teens generations has never been so unique, we're the only one having so much access to technologies and therefore more knowledge. Our parents do not know how to deal with that much stress and fear, they're always looking for their kids to be open to their parents and tell them about what is going on in their lives. They're scared about cyberbully, parties, all the images and thoughts on the internet going around; today, we can learn as teenagers what people knew when they were in their mid 20s. Teens have so much power and knowledge which scares teen's parents.
Connection With Health Class: This topic connects with health class because we talked about stress and interviewed our parents about stress, and today's generation (technologies, internet etc.) scare them and stresses them a lot.
Discussion Question: Do you think parents have a good reason to worry, or should they trust teens more and stop worrying so much ?
From what I know, teens have never wanted to confide in their parents. The only difference between now and the past is the way in which we avoid these confrontations. But even aside from technology reasons, parents have started hovering more.
ReplyDeleteIn English class, we had a discussion about this after reading a story in which a mother lets her son play in a rocky bay unsupervised with hardly any worry. Some say that it's because the world has gotten more dangerous, but kidnapping rates and such haven't changed much. When I discussed this with my mom, she said it's because people generally have less children, and therefore more time to spend with each one.
I wouldn't say this new way of parenting is better or worse than the more distant parents. For me, I would prefer less worrying from my parents, but the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
Parents should always be aware of what going on in the world around them, not just their kids. They shouldn't be too worried about their kids if they see that they aren't participating in dangerous activities. If a parent doesn't focus on a child's social and emotional status as much as they do about their education, than they should worry. A parent can learn all about a child if they act as a friend and ask about the child's friends or interests. this way their kid would not neglect the conversation if the parent took a step to talk about something the teen was interested in. When a parent gets to know more about who their teen hangs out with it also reflects how their own kid is like. To me, if a parent is more worried about their grades or education over these aspects above, then the parents should worry about their kids. Teens will make this process a lot more difficult. The parent can easily work around that by just observing their kid's surroundings. All it takes is to notice how you're teen behaves with their friends or out of home. Most parents just need to let go and realize that their child has grown up and can handle themselves now.
ReplyDeleteI think that parents do have a good reason to worry, although they shouldn't express too much of it in the presence of their child. Especially with all of the present social media, it is very easy for any kid to become depressed or emotionally harmed. Parents should be aware of what's going on in their child's life; however, they shouldn't be constantly worrying all of the time. This may end up causing the kid to be even more stressed, either feeling more bad because they believe there is a very severe problem with themselves, or that they have ending up causing their parents to become too stressed. Instead, parents should attempt to display an optimistic expression, and try to make their kids feel more cheerful and happy. This way, they will put both themselves and the child in an optimal environment where they can relax and relieve some of their stress.
ReplyDeleteI think parents should still worry about there kids and be aware of what is happening in their lives. They should be up-to-date with the kids, so that they can help guide them in the right path. However, they should have atleast a little trust in a teenager. They should not be completely taking over their lives and making choices for them, but they should help the teenager make a good decisions by offering suggestions. Parents should trust their kids more, but they should still worry about them and be cautious and aware of their decisions and choices.
ReplyDeleteI think that parents should always and always have a right to know/to be aware of what goes in on their child's life. Parents should always worry about their child in regards to their child's safety, behavior, relationships, heath, etc. Our parents responsibility is to each us and guide us toward the right direction in life. Our parents should have more trust toward their children. Parents should trust teenagers more because as a teenager you are expected to make the right decision and have appropriate behavior. One thing about parents in particular is to make sure that they don't put so much or too much stress on teens because as we've in class having to much stress comes with its consequences. Overall, parents should always worry about their children and teens no matter what and work on trusting their children and teens in life.
ReplyDeleteI think parents have a good reason to worry because in today's time with all the technology today and the social media, everything travels in an instant and with just one click of a button, you could hurt someone's feelings. The should know what their kid is doing, but shouldn't budge in and take control of their kids life. I think they should trust their kids a little because they are almost adults and treated like adults. But, parents should not totally trust their teenagers because as said in health class, the brain doesn't develop until they are 25 years old.
ReplyDeleteParents have a very good reason to worry because they too have been through that time and know how easy it is to make a mistake and slip up. Kids should be more accepting of this. Parents will worry no matter what, and kids should be happy that they actually have somebody worry and care about them.
ReplyDeleteI think have all the right to worry about us because since our brains are not fully developed we can make some bad choices that can get us hurt or into trouble and like they say we are their responsibilities and they are just trying to make us better people. But i also think that parents should give their teen a chance to show them that they are mature and are responsible for their own actions.
ReplyDeleteI think parents should worry up to an age. Eventually at some point parents will have to accept that they can't guard their kids forever. I do think it is natural for parents to be protective of their kids, because the internet offers a lot.
ReplyDeleteIn todays environment, teen parents should be worried about their kids and the technology they use. I think that kids should have phones, television, etc... but i think that they should be supervised on what they do. I do not think they should be supervised with a fine tooth comb but should make sure kids are not doing anything they shouldn't be doing with todays technology.
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