Each generation brings new difficulties and differences. With cell phones glued to an ear, constant texting, spell check, openness about sex, drug use and some disrespect for parents and any authority, there can be concerns about the current generation of teenagers or should there be?
Think about this quotation" The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint. They talk as if they alone knew everything and what passes for wisdom with us is foolishness with them. As for girls, they are forward, immodest and unwomanly in speech, behaviour and dress. "
Did it come from a parenting magazine, some guru of a child psychologist or your grandmother? No, words from ancient Greece.
It was credited to Socrates by Plato probably from Plato's Republic! 300 B.C.? I need to check the exact text again. There are other wonderful quotes from these two great philosophers. Perhaps I will share them with you at another time!
Throughout history, it has never been easy to raise children, let alone hang in there with teenagers. But we must! By continuing to be a role model and setting positive, consistent house rules with some flexibility to allow for teen autonomy, life can be bearable. Know which battles to fight! Your defiant teenager can grow into a wonderful adult with responsibility, goals and a meaningful life. Mine did! Are you struggling with your teenagers today? Are you feeling alone? Look to the wisdom of history-find some perspective!
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