I found this video in a group chat my mom is in with a lot of my friends moms.. “empathy” does not all of a sudden “kick in”… there are no stages. The term “stages” suggests that our emotions and outlooks progress in one direction as if we are not human beings with ever changing perspectives and emotions based upon events in our lives and what is going on in our head. Also, nobody likes to be referred to as an “animal” or a “different animal”.
Many teenagers feel misunderstood. Try to relate to them. I wish I could say more but it’s hard to generalize a huge group of people. Also, I agree with the do over concept. Being a teenager is incredibly frustrating because we are told to act like adults yet feel that we are treated like children. I hope I was able to provide at least a little bit of a picture of some teenagers minds as a 15 year old.
1. Understand control and maturity
2. Keep a positive perspective
3. Convey liking and enjoyment
4. Do do overs
5. Honor their experience and intelligence
Happy parenting everyone.
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