Persuasive Essay On Middle School

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The dreaded teen years, the age of peer pressure, body changes and a new force within that pushes your child towards a strong sense of independence. Raising teens is the second most difficult stage in parenthood, comparable to only that of the toddler years. As a parent to a teenager you will start to notice a trend in your child’s behavioral changes, such as passive-aggressive behavior, self-consciousness and moodiness. The middle school years will be the most difficult for your teen and you, because it is that middle ground where your child starts feeling those hormone changes and isn’t sure how to handle peer pressure nor how they feel within. The most important thing a parent can remember while raising teens is to recall their own teenage years, try to raise your teens with the compassion, empathy and firmness that you know would have helped guide you towards a positive path. The middle school years will be the most difficult, but if you make time for more family fun activities, maintain a positive family home environment and create outlets for your teen to participate in positive extra-curricular activities then you will be one step closer to raising teens with ease. …show more content…

You will need to tread lightly when it comes to helping your teen cope with peer pressure, even if you know the peers are bad kids, your teen may not take lightly to you putting their peers down. Listen to what your teen says about their day upon returning from a friend’s home or from a day at school, keep your ears open for cues that cite your teen may be in the wrong crowd and be guarded outside of school with who you allow your teen to have over or where you allow your teen to go for sleep

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