Yes, being a teenager is something different with every generation. It is also the same in some areas per generation as well. Parents learn very quickly how to raise a teenager. The key word is: Challenge. You knew it would be a challenge as soon as your "sweet baby" turned a teen. The year 2019 has shown teenagers in a completely new territory.
Social media, video games, music/lyrics, music videos and cable shows take our teens away from the family unit. The things teenagers are missing would shown them value, education, nature and other important lessons in life. The ideology of fame and violence has some of our youth in a whole other world. As I look around and observe people interacting, I'm shocked. A 10 year old girl, who looked 15 years old and strings for an outfit, would be cursing at her mother. Grandmothers would be barely walking themselves, while trying to hold on to a screaming toddler. Stories like these have resonated with so many other people I speak with. Why is this? Is it because video games have become more addictive, violent and enabling? Is it because of the lack of socialization? This lack of socialization may hurt that teenager later on in the future. Everything written above, as always, is just an opinion and some of my own personal observations. Every teen is not the same and they do not react the same to every situation.
Other things like cable, music/lyrics/videos all show a different type of lifestyle teenagers want...or think they want. If they can't get it, they will find someway to and by any means necessary. They may be try gambling, drug use/selling, prostitution and more, until they can immolate their famous idol. Teenagers, know what you are watching. Be aware of what's real and what's just for show. Ask questions to someone you trust before you decide to do anything. Be comfortable with yourself and lastly, be yourself. Parents of teens, please do not forget you were once a teenager as well and did some off the wall things. An open communication relationship should be the goal. Ask questions as well. Don't shy away from sliding your beliefs/values in, but don't be judgmental. You raise your children to be the best they can be, so let them. Be support, yet cautious.
Overall, the entertainment business has an objective to make money anyway they can. Parents can start at home with placing a value background into their children on a daily bases. Teaching them values, self-respect, how to treat others and mostly their respect toward parents (authority). Teenagers have to understand their role as a child to their parent and the automatic respect that entails.
Peace & Love
Social media, video games, music/lyrics, music videos and cable shows take our teens away from the family unit. The things teenagers are missing would shown them value, education, nature and other important lessons in life. The ideology of fame and violence has some of our youth in a whole other world. As I look around and observe people interacting, I'm shocked. A 10 year old girl, who looked 15 years old and strings for an outfit, would be cursing at her mother. Grandmothers would be barely walking themselves, while trying to hold on to a screaming toddler. Stories like these have resonated with so many other people I speak with. Why is this? Is it because video games have become more addictive, violent and enabling? Is it because of the lack of socialization? This lack of socialization may hurt that teenager later on in the future. Everything written above, as always, is just an opinion and some of my own personal observations. Every teen is not the same and they do not react the same to every situation.
Other things like cable, music/lyrics/videos all show a different type of lifestyle teenagers want...or think they want. If they can't get it, they will find someway to and by any means necessary. They may be try gambling, drug use/selling, prostitution and more, until they can immolate their famous idol. Teenagers, know what you are watching. Be aware of what's real and what's just for show. Ask questions to someone you trust before you decide to do anything. Be comfortable with yourself and lastly, be yourself. Parents of teens, please do not forget you were once a teenager as well and did some off the wall things. An open communication relationship should be the goal. Ask questions as well. Don't shy away from sliding your beliefs/values in, but don't be judgmental. You raise your children to be the best they can be, so let them. Be support, yet cautious.
Overall, the entertainment business has an objective to make money anyway they can. Parents can start at home with placing a value background into their children on a daily bases. Teaching them values, self-respect, how to treat others and mostly their respect toward parents (authority). Teenagers have to understand their role as a child to their parent and the automatic respect that entails.
Peace & Love
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