Myths and Realities - What's True for Teens

Vanessa Van Petten wrote her first parenting book in her late teens and has a great parenting website, www.radicalparenting.com  She sent this a few weeks ago and I think it bears repeating!

Myth: Kids want to be your friend.

Reality: Kids want parents, not peers. Kids want a strong line between the parent role and the friend role.

Myth: Kids are embarrassed by you.

Reality: Not true! It's far more embarrassing to have parents that do not care and are not there.

Myth: When kids act like they are not listening, they aren't.

Reality: They can hear you and are usually listening, they just might not respond.