{"id":7643,"date":"2024-11-18T22:17:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/?p=7643"},"modified":"2026-04-05T11:07:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T04:07:16","slug":"best-practices-for-dealing-with-adolescence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/en\/best-practices-for-dealing-with-adolescence\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Parents When Their Teenagers Enter Puberty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Best Practices for Dealing with Adolescence<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Puberty is a normal phase that every person goes through. However, this period also comes with its share of challenges. Therefore, as parents, we need strategies for helping our teenagers navigate this phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As parents, it is our duty to support our children during these confusing times. While it is not easy, there are several effective strategies parents can implement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Praktik-Terbaik-Menyikapi-Masa-Pubertas-untuk-Anak-Remaja-2-1-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"menyikapi pubertas remaja\" class=\"wp-image-3961\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Praktik-Terbaik-Menyikapi-Masa-Pubertas-untuk-Anak-Remaja-2-1-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Praktik-Terbaik-Menyikapi-Masa-Pubertas-untuk-Anak-Remaja-2-1-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Praktik-Terbaik-Menyikapi-Masa-Pubertas-untuk-Anak-Remaja-2-1-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Praktik-Terbaik-Menyikapi-Masa-Pubertas-untuk-Anak-Remaja-2-1-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Praktik-Terbaik-Menyikapi-Masa-Pubertas-untuk-Anak-Remaja-2-1.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.6px;\">\u00a9<\/span> pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h4 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of content<\/h4>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#pubertas-itu-apa-sih\">What Exactly Is Puberty?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mengapa-harus-menyikapi-masa-pubertas-untuk-anak-remaja\">Why Is It Important to Address Puberty in Teenagers?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-cara-menyikapi-masa-pubertas-untuk-anak-remaja\">4 Ways to Help Your Teenager Cope with Puberty<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#1-berikan-edukasi-seks\">1. Provide Sex Education<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-gunakan-gaya-komunikasi-terbuka-dan-demokratis\">2. Use an Open and Democratic Communication Style<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-jangan-terlalu-mengekang\">3. Don\u2019t Be Too Restrictive<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-dukung-dengan-kegiatan-bermanfaat\">4. Support with Meaningful Activities<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pubertas-itu-apa-sih\">What Exactly Is Puberty?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Puberty is a mental and physical process during which children develop into adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this process, children begin to exhibit secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development in girls and voice changes in boys.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mengapa-harus-menyikapi-masa-pubertas-untuk-anak-remaja\">Why Is It Important to Address Puberty in Teenagers?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s a normal part of life, puberty can be a confusing time. That\u2019s because it\u2019s not just the body that changes\u2014societal expectations of children also gradually shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Mentally Healthy Schools even states that adolescents going through puberty are at risk of developing eating disorders, depression, and antisocial behavior.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention that these days, children are vulnerable to things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Misbehavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumption of adult foods and beverages, such as alcohol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumption of adult-oriented media.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-cara-menyikapi-masa-pubertas-untuk-anak-remaja\">4 Ways to Help Your Teenager Cope with Puberty<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>So, how should you deal with teenagers going through puberty? Let\u2019s take a look at the following tips.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-berikan-edukasi-seks\">1. Provide Sex Education<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>First, provide your child with good sex education. Help them understand that they are currently going through puberty, so it\u2019s normal to feel uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, encourage your child to discuss safe and responsible sexual activity. Emphasize that they should not engage in sexual activity yet because they are not yet independent and still have a long future ahead of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, make sure your child knows the proper boundaries when approached by adults. Do not let your child become a victim of abuse simply because they do not understand these matters.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-gunakan-gaya-komunikasi-terbuka-dan-demokratis\">2. Use an Open and Democratic Communication Style<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Parents won\u2019t be able to handle their teenagers\u2019 puberty by adopting a closed-off communication style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest with your child and ask them to do the same. That way, nothing will be kept hidden, and there won\u2019t be any issues down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take friendships, for example. Let your child speak openly about their friends without constantly lecturing them. That way, if there\u2019s a problem, parents can openly express their concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-jangan-terlalu-mengekang\">3. Don\u2019t Be Too Restrictive<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Avoid being overly restrictive with your children. Parental restrictions can actually lead children to act behind your back or feel extremely stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A study conducted by Keith A. King and his colleagues, for example, found that overly strict parenting can lead to depression in children later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than letting your child experience this, try to compromise with them. For example, allow your child to date but don\u2019t let them go out alone. Or, allow your child to participate in evening activities, but insist that they be picked up and dropped off.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-dukung-dengan-kegiatan-bermanfaat\">4. Support with Meaningful Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>For parents worried that their children are hanging out with the wrong crowd, offer them fun alternative activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, suggest that a child who enjoys sports take a volleyball class instead of hanging out with friends who smoke. Similarly, if a child is interested in acting, parents can enroll them in a nearby creative workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Puberty is a rather complex phase. For teenagers, this period is often marked by impulsiveness and a strong desire to discover their identity. That is why it is important for parents to support their children through this phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><strong><strong>Read Also<\/strong><\/strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/menyikapi-pubertas-anak-perempuan\/\">Essential Tips for Dealing with Puberty in Girls<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to adopt an open, non-restrictive communication style and provide good sex education. Also, offer engaging activities to help prevent your child from falling into the wrong crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, those are a few tips for dealing with puberty in teenagers. 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