Title:
Growing Up With Teens
Author:
Ruchi Verma
Publisher:
Authors Tree Publishing
Genre:
Non-fiction, Parenting
Pages: 92
‘Growing up with Teens’ by Ruchi Verma, is a Psychological approach at what works with Teens. Although, I am not a parent or dealing with such situation, Yet I loved to explore this genre. It intrigues me a lot, how parents establish connection with their offspring, how they involve in the process of long-term behavioral management. So I read the book.
This book has absolutely sensible vision on teen parenting. It is not an easy task to raise a teenager, but with right approach every parent puts forward make this journey easier. As communication should not be a barrier in your relationships, and these methods will definitely help you to begin better conversation with your teenager kids.
Ruchi Verma states ‘Each day as a parent we too are growing up and understanding the other side of the story.’ This book comprises of 12 chapters. Every section deals with new challenges emerge in the road of family life. There are so many questions arise with this set of age, in regards to emotional, physical and social changes. And the perspective, author shared here, is really a nice construct if you can agree to put it into practice. I have highlighted many salient points as ‘note to remember’.
Ruchi Verma offers a whole section on communication that I liked the most. Author acknowledges some main points, for instance─ why communication is important? How your teens want to communicate? Do and don’t of communications.
‘Don’t assume or read their mind. If you don’t understand certain behavior change or less communication or even they are not doing things according to house rules’
‘Listening means letting them finish their story and their thoughts. Just make sure when they talk, look in their eyes, and show interest in their versions. You opinion on that same topic might differ but remember to give them equal opportunity to put forward their opinions.’
As reader I have very mixed feeling on this book though. On the positive side, Ruchi Verma shared some absolute gems of advice based on her personal and professional experiences. She comes up with the idea of talk about adolescent depression. Adding to this, she explored myths and taboos sex education in India. ‘We carry a hush-hush talking attitude for years. It’s high time to change and break this taboo. Teaching your child this aspect is as important as giving them any other education’.
Not only had she incorporated some discussion on daughter’s puberty but her son’s too. I have found it to be immensely practical.
Writing is simple and absorbing. Author has rightly convinced
me to go on reading the book. On the other side, I found the information bit
repetitive. I so wish it were organized bit differently.
Reading
this book has definitely enhanced the way I look at behavior of teenage kids,
One idea that will stay with me ‘ it is important to teach both boys and girls
to respect the other gender’s emotions and consent always’
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