Motherhood: Understanding And Addressing Disrespectful Behaviors In Teenagers 2

Hello, Great Mothers!

We all have experienced disrespectful behaviors from our teenage children at one point or another. For some, it happens occasionally, while for others it’s something they experience daily. However, no mother is happy with disrespectful and rude behavior from their children. It hurts and one may be compelled to react harshly or ignore the attitude, either of which may make the child to be more disrespectful and rude.

Your teenage child may display disrespectful behavior like cursing, yelling, arguing, ignoring you, refusing requests, and name-calling. When your child starts displaying such behaviors, you need to be firm, not harsh, and ensure you take charge. You need to take control of the situation, set limits, and firmly ensure that your child abides by them.

However, you must understand the cause of your teenagers’ behavior. This knowledge will help you find a better way of addressing it. Some causes of teenagers; disrespectful behaviors were treated in my previous article, others are;

Peer Influence:

Peer influence can cause teenagers to be rude in a variety of ways which influences their behavior and interactions with others. Here are some examples of how peer influence may contribute to disrespectful behavior in our teens.

i)Emulating the behavior of their peers:
Adolescents usually watch and copy the actions of their peers. This is known as peer imitation. Teenagers may copy the disrespectful behavior their peer group accepts or normalize it as a way to blend in or be accepted.

ii)Desire for Approval: Adolescents generally look to their peers for acceptance and approval. Teenagers may act rudely to fit in with their peer group if they believe that doing so will help them stand out or create their identity.

As mothers, it is crucial for us to understand the influence of peer pressure on our children’s behavior and to provide them with guidance to navigate and overcome it. This empowers them to independently make positive decisions in their interactions with others.

God notices your dedication to caring for your home; He will bless you accordingly. So, be joyful, for a happy mother nurtures a happy home.

Kindly drop your comments below.

Bye!