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What would you say to your 14 year old self if you were to give advice?
Ignore what other people want you to be, expect you to be, or encourage you to be. There is only one YOU in the entire universe, and you’re perfect just as you are. Don’t try to act like someone else or look a certain way just to make others happy: just be the most authentic you that you can be.
What advice would you like to give to your 13 year old self?
What would you tell your 13-year-old self?
- Make your own decisions (and ignore adults) “Your parents and teachers will try to give you advice.
- Get out and make things happen.
- Be yourself and follow your passions.
- Don’t worry.
- Grades aren’t everything.
- Ignore everything you’ve just read…
What advice would you give your 13 year old self?
Age 13: Find Your Voice Aside from their #1 piece of advice being don’t care what people think or say about you, 13-year-olds emphasized not being afraid to say how you feel, to speak up, stand up and stick up for yourself.
How do I talk to my teen about self–esteem?
Let’s face it, it’s awkward to sit down and say, “Let’s talk about your self–esteem.” It’s just unrealistic; your kid is going to shut down and think you’re being dumb. Make a regular lunch date with your teen: Try to take your teenager out to lunch at least once a month with no agenda whatsoever.
Is your kid shutting down when you compliment them?
No marriage is going to survive on that and no kid’s self–esteem is going to survive on yearly or quarterly affirmations. EP: That’s good insight, because many parents of adolescents tell us that their kids try to shut them down even when they’re trying to compliment them. JS: Absolutely.
How can I help my teenage son avoid being picked on?
Something parents can do is to encourage their kids to try out a bunch of new things. When teens find something they like to do, it helps them begin to feel like they have a group or a community at school—which then leads to being picked on less.