3 KEYS TO GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR TEEN!

Adolescence is not the same for everyone, but there are things common to everyone, such as the concern to make decisions for themselves or the need to answer the question "who am I". Be that as it may, the key for parents to connect with their adolescent children is, basically, to focus on the relationship with them.

Here are some effective ways for parents to stay connected with their teenage children.

1. Ask questions and listen

The first step to understanding a teenager is to ask questions, but not any kind of question. The questions must be asked strategically so that it is opened and answered.

Being too direct or going too far to the point will only encourage the teenager to close. It is necessary to involve him in the conversation, to make him feel involved and, above all, to see that we are interested in what he thinks (more than what he does).

In addition, you must be available to speak at any time.  For most teenagers, that means talking late at night, often on topics that seem trivial, or at the most inopportune times you can imagine. But it's okay. If your teenager claims you, talk, or rather listen to him and wind him up to keep talking.

If you are a good listener your son will tell you many things, he will vent to you and ask you for advice. If you do not do it, you'll have to look for that outside. So do not miss a single opportunity, even if it is the worst moment in the world. And make sure your child knows that he can count on you always and at any time.

2. Employ family locator App

Another nice idea to stay connected to your teen is staying aware of their locations and activities from a distance. To do that, you can take the assistance of advanced family locator app such as FamilyTime that helps parents see the changing locations of their kids and their digital activities from a distance. There is a lot more parents can do with this app in hand, such as app monitoring, Web monitoring, call log monitoring, SMS tracking, contact mirroring, setting screen limits, allowing specific screen time hours for a week and remotely locking their device from a distance etc. Want to give it a try for free? You can! Get the app now from the app store on your phone or simply click the buttons given below!

3. Look for opportunities to be together

Eating and / or having dinner together is a habit that should be established in adolescence. If it is not possible to make two meals with your children, at least try to make one. It is a fantastic opportunity to deal with everyday issues, learn about your children and make yourself known, not to mention how important it is to monitor eating habits at this age.

In addition, you should plan weekend activities regularly, such as field trips, recreational trips or sports activities. But make sure your children want to do that, because if you program something they do not like you will get the opposite of what you are looking for. A good way to get it right is to schedule activities with them.