LIFESTYLE | opinion www.womanthismonth.com May 2023 91 1. Move from a 'rescue' to an 'empowerment' mindset. The reality is that your teenager is going to make mistakes. Our role as parents is to empower them so that they learn as much as possible as they work to overcome the circumstances of their choices. Any'bad' choice made by your teenager is a tremendous opportunity for personal growth, but in order for them to benefit from these lessons, parents would have to resist the urge to rescue their kids and shift to an empowerment mindset. This first step, a shift in your perspective, is letting go of the belief that your teenager can’t handle the struggle or find a solution to their problems. Focus your attention on their strengths and potential. Trust their ability to do the right thing, or at least what they see right. 2. Provide a safe space for their negative emotions to dissipate. A teenager is not in a position to grow and learn when they are overwhelmed with negative emotions. Consequently, the second step in your efforts to empower your teenager is to provide a safe place for any negative emotions to dissipate. The key here is to stay grounded in compassion and forgiveness. If you find yourself getting pulled into the negative emotions your teenager is experiencing, take a few deep breaths and say something like this to yourself, “I can best serve my child right now by providing a safe space for them to regain their composure. My job is to listen and engage with a compassionate and forgiving heart.” 3. Give the problem back to them. Step three is to give the problem back to your teenager and use open-ended questions to help them come up with a plan of action. Here is what this would sound like: “This is a difficult situation you have gotten yourself into, but you are a smart kid, so I am sure you can handle it. What do you need to do first?” Here are three key steps you can take to let your teenager make mistakes: Teenagers make mistakes. The question is how do the mistakes serve them in their journey to becoming an adult? If your goal is to empower them to be their absolute best, try the three steps I have outlined the next time your teenager gets into a tough spot. A change in perspective can change everything. Rolls Royce Ghabga Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bahrain held a Media Ghabga at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Ghabga Delight A ghabga was hosted by the platform The Lounge at Ramee Grand, Seef, aimed at bridging communities. It included dignitaries, community leaders, business personnel, members of the media and invited guests.
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