Adolescence is an important turning point in every child's life, as children experience significant physical and mental changes during this stage. From a physiological point of view, the second year of junior high school students experience significant growth and development, such as the boy's voice becoming lower and the girl starting the menstrual cycle. These physiological changes are accompanied by changes in hormone levels that affect their mood and behavior.
Psychologically, students in the second year of junior high school begin to seek more independence and self-identity. They crave more autonomy and want to be seen as mature individuals. This psychological change often leads to challenges to family rules and authority.
During adolescence, especially in the second year of junior high school, traditional educational methods often show their limitations. Adolescent children begin to pursue more autonomy and independence, and they want their ideas and choices to be respected. However, traditional education methods are often authoritative, ignoring this need of children, leading to children's disgust and resistance.
Adolescent children need more emotional support and understanding, and traditional education often focuses too much on grades and rules, ignoring the importance of children's emotional and mental health. This lack of emotional connection in education is difficult to meet the psychological needs of adolescent children.
The onset of adolescence often brings significant changes in the parent-child relationship, with children gradually transitioning from a childhood stage dependent on their parents to adolescents seeking independence. This shift means that they place a greater emphasis on personal space and autonomy and may be resistant to parental interference and advice.
Effective parent-child communication also needs to be adjusted accordingly, and parents need to shift from commanding and guiding to listening and understanding, which requires parents to learn to listen patiently to their children's thoughts and understand their feelings, rather than blindly imposing their own will and expectations.
Here are some ways parents can build positive interactions when facing the challenges of their adolescent child:
1.Listening: Communicate deeply with your child, listen to their ideas and opinions, and respect their choices and decisions.
2.Understanding: Try to understand your child's emotions and confusion and give them emotional support and comfort.
3.Rule-making together: Work with your child to set family rules and responsibilities to involve them in the decision-making process and increase their sense of responsibility and self-control.
4.Provide guidance and support: Give your child the guidance and support they need to help them solve problems and cope with difficulties, but don't be overly intrusive and controlling.
5.Create a positive family atmosphere: Establish a positive and optimistic family atmosphere, encourage children to actively participate in family activities and common interests, and strengthen family cohesion.
If parents are having trouble interacting with their adolescent child and are unable to resolve the issue effectively, professional support can be sought. Professional counselors can provide professional guidance and advice to help parents and children improve parent-child relationships and resolve conflicts and confusions.
In conclusion, adolescence is an important stage in a child's life, and parents need to understand and adapt to their child's changes to build a positive and harmonious parent-child relationship. By listening, understanding, making rules together, providing support, and creating a positive family atmosphere, children can get through this stage and build a positive self-identity and healthy development.