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Posted on 05 July 2010 by Margaret under category Teenagers | Tags: Teenage Coaching , Teenage Personal Development
Recently I was privileged to deliver a series of personal development workshops to a group of nine lads. We were working through the things that most worry teenagers; what their real concerns are. I asked them to be honest with me and they were. On a daily basis they are faced with one or all of the following
When asking about the effects of drugs they said that they felt paranoid after them. They had nightmares.They felt lonely and miserable. Some of them said that it was difficult to even look at their families. They felt under real pressure from knife attacks, rows at football matches, pressure from friends and authority figures. When I asked them what were the positive things that influenced them they shared the following
If we want our teenagers to change, we have to listen first. Sometimes they are perceived as tough cookies who don’t care! Beyond that exterior, is a human being with a heart and soul. Trying to survive in a jungle can be difficult. Listening to them whether they think you are over the hill or “not really with it” is the greatest gift you can give them.
Some teenagers want change, some don’t. We live in the same world but sometimes our worlds appear miles apart. When we come into this world as babies we are perfect in every way. What shapes us is the influences in our lives! We learn quickly to respond to those influences. They can either empower you or destroy you. It’s hard to accept bad behaviour. If we can learn to disassociate the behaviour from the person, it makes it more tolerable. Think about how many mistakes we have made ourselves. Be role models for young people. Curb your anger and show them appreciation and encouragement. Admire their natural talents and skills often. Chances are, you can change a life.
Thanks Cormac, glad you liked it. Cheers
great article margaret