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Traits of 13 year olds

Traits of 13 year olds. Rapid growth and body changes. Existential Problems. They are introspective. Seek security in numbers. Well crafted version of events. Tendency to omit specific detail. Desire for change. Limited Worldview.

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Traits of 13 year olds

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  1. Traits of 13 year olds

  2. Rapid growth and body changes

  3. Existential Problems

  4. They are introspective

  5. Seek security in numbers

  6. Well crafted version of events • Tendencyto omit specific detail.

  7. Desire for change Limited Worldview But expect things to work fast and in their favour

  8. Value fairness • They want to see consistency in the way they are treated

  9. Can be cranky and experience mood swings

  10. Tend to avoid commitment

  11. Resist authority

  12. They want freedom but not responsibility

  13. Responsibility means accounting for what one does and not simply taking the consequence. Responsibility means responding to another’s call Responsibility

  14. Elements of Responsibility RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRES AUTHORITY

  15. Responsibility requires commitment

  16. Responsibility • requires Obedience

  17. Responsibility requires decision making

  18. Responsibility requires concern for others

  19. Responsibilityrequires acceptance of consequences

  20. Pointers in Fostering Responsibility • Your example matters • Guide your children in decision making • Have clear guidelines on the types of decisions they can take without consulting you

  21. Pointers in Fostering Responsibility • Understand their needs. • They need to be respected. • They need to be appreciated

  22. Pointers in Fostering Responsibility • Give them chores • Let them bear the consequences of their actions • Unity in Parents • Listen to them

  23. Pointers in Fostering Responsibility • Create an environment conducive to responsibility • Train children to go the extra mile • Think ahead of your children

  24. Conclusion • DANGERS OF NOT • NURTURING RESPONSIBILITY • Judgment will be wanting. • Problems in school. • Problems in their relationship with girls, the law and in their careers. • Dangers of not nurturing responsibility • As the child grows up he will definitely pick up things from a number of sources • Chances are high that he will face a host of problems in school. • Taking into account that in another 3-5 years we could say that ‘what they are is what they will be’

  25. You will probably spend a lot of time, energy and probably resources dealing with all types of crises. • There will be feelings of anger, failure and inadequacy not to mention blame going around.

  26. It is the surest way to raise selfish, rude, contentious and unhelpful members of society. Irresponsible people are a disgrace to their families and to themselves

  27. Take time today to sharpen your axe!

  28. Enjoy the rest of your Evening

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