{"id":2247,"date":"2019-05-30T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/?p=2247"},"modified":"2023-08-09T04:21:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:21:50","slug":"signs-your-teen-is-ready-to-go-out-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/signs-your-teen-is-ready-to-go-out-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Teen Is Ready to Go Out in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Life with a teen can feel like an emotional rollercoaster! They may push you away one moment, only to jump into your arms the next. You might also be sad to see them grow up and head off into the world \u2013 but sometimes they behave in ways that make you almost glad to see them go.<\/p>\n<p>How do you survive this ride? How do know you\u2019ve done your job of raising them, and they\u2019ve done their job of developing as individuals?\u00a0I find humor helps!<\/p>\n<p>To leave their parents, teens need to become their own person. The \u201cjob\u201d in the<a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/surviving-the-teenage-years-keep-talking-and-7-more-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> teen years<\/a> is to develop their own identity. Sometimes that process can be hard on parents \u2013 teens can act like they\u2019re rejecting us!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Have you seen your teen act this way? I try to view this as a normal part of growing up. When my daughter gives me a bit of sass and rolls her eyes at me, I roll my eyes back and tell her she\u2019s \u201cjust doing her job!\u201d Often, we both laugh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Sometimes it feels like teens spend most of their time pushing our buttons and driving us nuts. It can make us almost ready for them to head out to their adult life! But I\u2019ve found there are some positive changes as a teen gets ready to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">There are signs you\u2019ve both done your \u201cjobs\u201d well. Focus on these positive signs that your kids are becoming adults. Try to laugh at whatever you can \u2013 it gets us through so much!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Here are some fun examples from my house. Your teen might:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Rescue you when you\u2019re running out of gas. This happened to me recently. I was on empty but left my wallet at home. Who did I call? The logical person was my daughter! She drove to me with a smile on her face \u2013 and even skipped the eye roll! \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Backseat drive. I was shocked when this first happened. Then saw it for what it was \u2013parenting success! <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Give you a hug and a cookie after you\u2019ve had a rough day. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Cook dinner and it\u2019s delicious \u2013 I mean actually delicious, not just good because you didn\u2019t cook it! <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Text or call when they\u2019re running late \u2013 without being prompted. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Freely tell you <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/getting-kids-to-talk-after-school-beyond-how-was-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about their days. <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Ask about yours. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">It\u2019s hard to let our kids go. Hard to send them off to college or an independent life without our daily presence. And goodness knows, the road getting them ready to leave can be bumpy \u2013 filled with eye rolls and some tears! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">But one day you\u2019ll see a sign that makes you laugh, sit back, and know you\u2019ve done your job well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Find more resources for parents<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">American Academy of Pediatrics:<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/teen\/Pages\/Next-Stop-Adulthood-Tips-For-Parents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> Next Stop Adulthood: Tips for Parents <\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/teen\/Pages\/Independence-One-Step-at-a-Time.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Independence,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">One Step at a Time <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parents\/teens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Information for Parents with Teens <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">My Doctor Online:\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org\/ncal\/staying-healthy\/#\/conditionlist\/diseasesconditions_182640.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Teens<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life with a teen can feel like an emotional rollercoaster! 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