Parent Interview



Parent Interview

Part 1. Interview Questions and Answers

1. How old is your child/children?

My son is 16 Years old

2. How is adolescence different from the elementary school years for your child? What changes have you seen in them?

Ironically, the benefits of taking the family are evident teenager. First of all, this is the age of the child (and more senior, of course) will keep the lifestyle to which you are accustomed. Very small child literally "explodes" the set life, the child is older requires some changes in life habits. Child-teen can easily fit into adult life, leaving both myself and my close adult big enough personal space.

Secondly, a child, a teenager growing up even in a school, already knows how to do a lot you. Of course, it is not all want to do, and like any teenager, often "take time off" from the household chores. But, having shown some tenacity and perseverance, you may very soon be able to share household responsibilities equally.

Third, if you find a contact with a teenager and earn their trust, you will be interested to chat, discuss different topics. After all, in the life of a teenager is a huge number of events, its emotional and spiritual sphere are booming and he needs to have someone who is able to listen and understand his restless soul.

3. How has your relationship changed since your child has entered adolescence? Give examples of how this has changed.

Well, when it is possible to build a relationship based on friendship, mutual understanding and mutual responsibility. In this case, an adult should still be strong enough internally and knows how to set boundaries of behavior. After all, a teenager still only a child, he cannot cope alone with so many life situations, which is why he is not yet an adult, he needs seniors need boundaries, you need to nevertheless someone has brought up. In general, we can say that taking a child into the family of a teenager, you will find a friend, companion, comrade. On the other hand, the child will acquire in your face family in which he so desperately needs.

4. What are some boundaries and rules you have set up for your teen? What do you do if they break or a rule or disrespect a boundary?

I have put limits on small everyday things like homework compliance, the proper way to dress, friends that would best suit your timeframe, the products they consume, etc. If our children break or a rule or disrespect a boundary, we must make them feel the consequences, much we weigh. It is very common for teens disobey rules trying to "measure ourselves" to see our response.

5. Is your teen involved in a romantic relationship? Do they go on dates? What do the dates consist of?

He has been in a romantic relationship but not currently.

6. What is the greatest challenge you face in regards to your relationship with your adolescent?

The greatest challenge we face in our relationship is the mutual understanding between me ...