How to Raise a Troubled Young Girl
- By
ToyaSharee
2) Listen to what she has to say
How do you usually respond to a lecture? We often focus too much on providing our youth with an abundance of information and advice from our own personal experiences and neglect to provide a forum for them to express their concerns and opinions and have them validated. Most often teenagers aren’t given nearly enough credit for the ways in which they choose to deal with difficult situations. Growing up in adversity can produce positive characteristics such as resiliency and adaptability. Being a good listener includes providing positive feedback and making an effort to understand what our young women are trying to say. You might even learn something along the way.
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