4. Three Core Parents should help their children develop. A positive sense of self; including sense of excellence about who or what they want to be when they grow up. A strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility to others and the community. The California association of marriage and family are encouraging parents to talk about bullying before there’s a problems.
5. Three ways to approach discussion. General, open-ended inquiry, “ is anything going on at school or online with your friends or classmates that you want to talk about.” If the child seems hesitant to open up about anything, don’t tried to force than to talk. Share a personal story: parents can relate with their children and encourage a conversation by telling than a story about a time when they were bullied at school or at work. Direct inquiry. “ Are you being bullied?”
6. Friendships and Peer Groups Probably that most often discussed changes during adolescence are in creases in peer focus and involvements in peer related social, sports, and other extracurricular activities. Many adolescents attach great importance to these actives than they attach to academic activities.
7. Changes in Family Relations As adolescents become physically mature they often seek more independence and autonomy, and may begin to question family rules and roles, leading to conflicts, particularly around issues like dress and appearance, chores, and dating.
8. School and Adolescent Development For some children, the early adolescent years mark the beginning of a downward spiral leading to academic failure and school dropout.