11 things parents must equip their children with in their adolescence
Many people go through a difficult adolescence with poor grades, heartbreak, betrayal by friends, and abandonment. When they grow up, they realize that the problem is not so serious.
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| 1. Failure can be the best thing:Failure and mistakes are embarrassing for young people. But thanks to that, they learn a lot. Mistakes in adolescence are better than failures in adulthood. The important thing is that young people need to learn something from mistakes, turning failure into motivation for success. |
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| 2. Learn to take care of yourself first:This is not selfishness. A person cannot care for or help others if he or she cannot take care of himself or herself. At a young age, each person needs to learn to set limits for himself or herself, to be less negative, to think critically, to regain motivation, to use sunscreen, and to drink enough water. Living a healthy, happy, and charming life will help you become more confident and attractive to others. |
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| 3. "Cool" guys are not necessarily... cool:Most high school students are not as cool as they appear. Their behavior is more of a defense mechanism. They probably don't want to be that way themselves and often feel regret or shame when they look back on their teenage years. |
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| 4. High school or college is overrated:Of course, education is important, but don’t put too much emphasis on grades or take out huge loans to go to college. Unless you want to be a scientist or a doctor, a PhD is not necessary. Instead, spend your time and money on something you enjoy and are good at. Even if it doesn’t work out, you’ll still know what to do with your life and continue learning the things you need to do. |
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| 5. There are still others:You can get over any breakup, whether it’s a friendship or a relationship. Life goes on. Even if it doesn’t end well, be grateful for the people who came into your life and let them go. One day, you’ll realize that people coming and going doesn’t affect you as a person, good or bad. Life is always changing, and it’s understandable that people change. |
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| 6. Maturity doesn't answer all your questions:At 25 and 30, you may still feel as uncertain as you did when you were 16. Even as adults, we still have doubts about relationships, jobs, future plans, and more. So, at any age, you need to learn to trust yourself when making decisions that can change your life. |
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| 7. Your attitude will change:What you think about everything from music, movies to religion at 16 may not be what you think about 5 years later. It doesn’t mean you give up your principles, it just means we are more mature and flexible. By accepting this, young people will have their own opinions and be more sympathetic and tolerant of others’ differences. |
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| 8. Take advantage of opportunities:When you’re a teenager, you might spend all your free time playing video games or just enjoying every moment of life. You might travel with your parents, volunteer on a farm abroad, learn boxing or dance. That’s youth, the opportunity for young people to try out the cool things they like. |
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| 9. Eat healthy:You need to accept the fact that your body will never be perfect. But if you truly love yourself, you will learn to eat healthy foods, drink enough water, and get enough sleep. Your body will thank you for that. |
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| 10. Vibration is not love:You blush, giggle stupidly, or get butterflies in your stomach when you think about someone. That's not love. It's just a normal hormonal reaction. Real love isn't the "happily ever after" kind of thing that happens in the movies. Love is a deliberate, daily choice between two adults. Because only when you're an adult are you capable of making decisions and taking responsibility for yourself. |
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| 11. Our parents were like that too:Remember, your parents also went through adolescence. If they are strict, it may be because they still remember what they did and want you not to make the same mistake. Therefore, instead of trying to resist all the time, everywhere, young people should learn to sit down and talk to each other so that both sides understand each other. It is not easy but it is the way for you to grow up. |
