Today's Tip for Families

03-14-2022

Another Adult May Be Able to Inspire Your Teen to Try

Sometimes teens protect their egos with the word "no." They figure that if they never try anything, they can't mess up. So they say no to every offer that comes along. That seems especially true if the offer comes from their parents!

If this sounds like your teen, you may want to seek help from another trusted adult to boost your student's confidence. It is often more difficult for teens to refuse an adult who is not their parent.

Perhaps a relative or close friend could ask your teen to take care of her children for an afternoon. Being asked to babysit is a compliment. It means people trust your teen with what is most precious to them.

Is your teen interested in a sport but refuses to try? Perhaps your student could help out the team as an assistant or a scorekeeper. Do you attend a house of worship? Perhaps a clergy person could ask your teen to join the youth group or teach a class for younger children.

It doesn't really matter what the activity is. The important thing is for your teen to see that someone in a position of respect has confidence in your teen's abilities.

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