8 modern-day mistakes you are making with your teen!

Dec 16, 2020 Varsha Balakrishnan

Parenting teenagers can be hard

Parenting mini-adults can be strugglesome for many, sometimes, more stressful than taking care of an infant.While nobody likes to be a nagging parent, we tell you about a few mistakes many parents tend to make with their teens: Canva

You try to be your child's best friend

You can either be a parent or be a friend at one time. Do not budge in, and instead, offer support. iStock

You don't showcase the behaviour you expect out of them

Kids learn by example. If you indulge in wrong acts yourself, expect them to mirror your behaviour. iStock

You try to parent like your own parent

Times have changed and so have parenting styles and methods.What worked for your parents, may not specifically work on your teens. iStock

You avoid casual topics for conversations

It's important to talk about taboo topics with them, rather than have them learn things from the internet or other sources. iStock

You compare your child with others

Comparisons never help. Judgment and drawing comparisons will only drive anxiety and set wrong expectations for your child. iStock

You act too harsh on their mistakes

Allow your child to make mistakes. That's the only way they can grow up.Prioritize helping them, rather than being too critical. Canva

You are too scared of criticizing them

Don't feel scared of correcting them from time to time or protect too much. It would help prepare them for the future world. iStock

You invade their privacy

With a teen in the house, there are many things off-limit when it comes to invasion of their privacy. Work to establish healthy boundaries. Canva