Father’s Day without the kids
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Read moreAs teenagers go through developmental changes, they often feel like no one understands them, especially their parents. If you aren’t already actively engaged with your teenager, there’s still time to get to know them better with these tips from MensLine Australia.
As teenagers go through developmental changes, they often feel like no one understands them, especially their parents. Parents meanwhile may find it hard to adjust to their teenagers not speaking to them.
Parents and teens often disagree on many issues including choice of friends, dating, school grades, spending time with the family and so on. Dealing with these issues is difficult for both the parent and teenager.
As a father, you want your teenager to make the right decisions, while also becoming more independent and responsible. You also want to keep the communication lines open. It’s better if your teenager is candid with you about what they are doing, thinking and feeling.
If you aren’t already actively engaged with your teenager, there’s still time to get to know them better.
Teenagers probably chat to their friends much more than they talk to their parents, so they may also find it difficult to initiate and hold a conversation with you. Just remember that it is never too late to start a conversation. If you need advice on talking to your teens, our MensLine Australia counsellors can help. Call us on 1300 78 99 78, anywhere anytime.
Please note that these tips assume you have at least some contact with your children. We recognise that is unfortunately not the case for everyone.
MensLine Australia has professional counsellors available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing confidential and anonymous information and support for all father and parenting issues.
Call us on 1300 78 99 78 or access online counselling.
Spending Father’s Day without the kids can be tough. Read on for alternative ways to spend Father’s Day and still make the day special.
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