do you know your teen?
November 15, 2008 by xym
Filed under for parents, parent articles
How Well Do You Know Your Teen Test
(Taken from www.Dr.Phil.com)
Below is a list of questions for parents of teenagers. Read them over and see if you can honestly and completely answer each question.
Do you know…
1. What your teen is putting most of his/her energy into right now?
2. What personal issues your teen is trying to resolve?
3. What daily hassles irritate you teen?
4. Who has the most daily influence on your teen’s thoughts and behaviors?
5. The names of your teen’s three closest friends?
6. Who your teen would confide in first if there were a serious problem?
7. What your teen considers to be his/her greatest strengths?
8. What your teen considers to be his/her greatest weakness?
9. Who your teen considers to be his/her biggest enemies?
10. Your teen’s favorite time of day?
11. Your teen’s favorite movies?
12. Your teen’s favorite childhood stories?
13. Your teen’s favorite hobby or pastime?
14. Your teen’s favorite colors?
15. Your teen’s favorite foods or meals?
16. Your teen’s heroes?
17. Your teen’s favorite song, band or singer?
18. Your teen’s favorite books?
19. Your teen’s favorite television shows?
20. Your teen’s attitude about his/her body?
So, how did you do? Ideally, you would be able to answer yes to each question. This should be something we all strive for regarding our children. If you answered “no” to a couple, a few, or to MANY, do not be condemned. This test will hopefully just open your eyes a little more regarding where you currently are in your relationship with your teenager. Now that you have this information, you can be empowered to continue to improve and grow. Praise God!
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