Teenage Growth/ Development

Parents responsibilities as teens become independent

Activity

Everyone is going to make a list of at least 3 things that your parents have helped you with

Then you will each share at least one thing that your parents have helped you with

Poll

Prior Knowledge:

How much do you know about parents responsibilities as teens are becoming independent?

• nothing

• some

• a lot

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Parents Responsibilities

Parents responsibilities changes as a child grows up

As children grow older parents have to teach them to become independent.

Parents responsibilities when their children are teens might include setting limits and boundaries, showing you care, and talking through problems or difficulties.

When children are younger parents are the primary caregivers. As they grow teens can become more independent by cooking meals or doing chores around the house. Sometimes teens even have jobs to help with money income.

Parents Responsibilities

Multiple Choice

Would letting students complete homework on their own build independence?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I don't know

Multiple Choice

How do parents responsibilities change as children grow independent?

• They do not change

• Parents still tie their kids shoes

• Parents set limits and boundaries for their teen

• Parents do their kids homework for them