1. Adolescence You your life Your dreams Your Child

2. You are a special Person
Between 10 – 19 years
Congratulations !!!
You are a special Person

3. Period of transition-childhood to adulthood changes
Extra special person
Period of transition-childhood to adulthood changes
- Physical
Mental
- emotional

4. Who am I ? Am I an adult or a child ?
Establishing new identities –unique & independent identity.

5. New looks
New experience

6. Friends may matter more.
Start to think independently & make their own decisions.

7. Strong sense of right & wrong [leads to positive thinking & action ]
Teenagers take many more dangerous risks when they are with others than they do when they are alone.
Strong sense of right & wrong [leads to positive thinking & action ]

8. Use of electronic gadgets – internet ,facebook etc.
Teach him to say ‘no’ – substance abuse, misuse of internet, facebook etc.

9. Tips – how to make adolescence safe & happy ?
Parents feel shy to talk to their children about changes – become friend & spend time together.
Take time to think what you want out of life – planning for future .
Parents need to be strong , creative , resourceful & hopeful.

10. Do not keep nagging the child.
Convey once but with firm voice.

11. Parents & teachers should stay involved in teenager’s life.
Parents should have flexibility, patience & respect to avoid negative reactions to new styles of music , clothes & activities.

12. Celebrate every small achievement.
Share your enthusiasm with your teen - going on a hike in new terrain, seeing a movie, learning new skills.
Role play
Celebrate every small achievement.

13. Thank you