Do Teens Really Mean What They Say? What Do Teens Really Want?

If we're all being honest, parenting teens is an uphill task as our teenagers experience new emotions and embark on the journey of figuring who they are. Sometimes, this also includes learning to express themselves.How can parents better relate to and understand our teens - even in the moments they don't know how best to say so?Join our host, Chong Ee Jay, who chats with Gerald Boon, a father of 2 and a dedicated mentor and coach of youths and youth adults.Having been involved in youth and young adult work for 15 years, Gerald gives insight to learning to manage our ego and insecurities as we parent and hold space for our teens, as well as practical handles for parents to engage in better conversations. "Empathy is 'open sesame' - Take a step back and empathise with what our children are going through.""Don't assume to resume - Don't have assumptions about them. Once assumptions are made, we cannot resume the conversation."---If you'd like to invest in your relationship with your teen, experience our inaugural Night Edition ofThe Select: Mission 1114, where parents and tweens (aged 11-14) will take on identities as Secret Agents to solve intriguing puzzles and complete fun-filled (top secret!) mission activities. Join us at The Select: Mission 1114 Night Edition! Saturday, 27 May 2023Kick off at 6.00 PM on Zoom End your mission at a Secret Location in the city *Receive a Mission Kit and be rewarded with a finisher pin upon completing the mission Register now at www.family.org.sg/TheSelect.---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.