2006-09-02 23:50:51 · 8 answers · asked by June P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Go to the Book of Proverbs in the Bible. There is A LOT of wisdom about living life and bringing up your family, there. I have three grown sons, one's a doctor, one's a businessman, and one's a computer engineer. They are all respectful of me and decent citizens. I used two books--that some people would call very old fashioned, besides the Bible. They go right along with the Bible though. One is called Child Guidance and the other is called The Adventist Home. They are both written by Ellen G. White and are only available in select book stores or by mail or the Internet.
If you would like the address of where to get them, contact me personally.
And God bless with your detemination to raise your boy right.
2006-09-02 23:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Einsteinetta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a lot of things. How have you been raising him so far? How does he respond? Is he moody? You say teenager, but exactly how old? I'd know a lot about a teenagers feelings but I can't help unless I know the specifics. You can contact me at cutiegal7534@yahoo.com and I would appreciate it if you would tell me why you don't want to "wing it" anymore and why you would in the first place. Well, good luck! I know how impossibly difficult teenagers can be!!!
2006-09-03 00:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kitkat Bar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. He always needs to know that you love him. Even when you are angry with him, be angry in a loving way.
2. Set boundaries. For example: I love you son, I want the best for you, you must be home by 11 PM tonight. If you are not I will get you up very early tomorrow morning and will have chores for you all day.
3. Spend lots of quality time with him. Find something that HE enjoys and that you can get into -- something healthy and that takes a lot of energy. Get him envolved and be there with him as much as possible.
4. Pray a lot. No seriously, we can never control another, we need to remember that they will make mistakes and do things we disagree with. They will need help, ours and Gods. Pray.
2006-09-02 23:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, prayer is needed; I have two teenaged daughters and I feel like you do sometimes; I also have to put my foot down on a couple of things because I feel respect is needed here; but also, since i live with folks, I have to show respect to elders to be a mirror so to speak; back to your boy. In this age, communication is real hard; do you speak to his father? do ya'll have any communication with one another? perhaps he can help. If not,is there a male figure he looks up to? It is so hard to raise kids these days and I feel you on this; I cannot say if any of this will help but I know prayer does.
2006-09-02 23:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by savvyladydiamond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raising teenagers is like nailing jello to a tree!
Seriously, pray, really listen to him, set boundaries and stick to them, don't hand him money, rather make him earn it. Be a good example. Offer lots of praise and encouragement and try to refrain from criticism.
2006-09-03 02:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by shortfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what it is excatly you are seeking help with when it comes to raising your teenage son.
2006-09-02 23:53:01 · answer #6 · answered by larrys_babygurl_4life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck!When you find the right way,let me know!
2006-09-03 00:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by fluffer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
belt the crap out of him every time he back-talks at you
2006-09-02 23:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋