Archana Sarat

The character of a child is not something that they are born with. It is something that they are nurtured and shaped into. There are various factors that go into moulding a child’s character. The very first influence for a child is the parent. After that comes siblings, relatives, friends, neighbours, school, teachers, media and the society at large....

What do you do when your teenager requests your permission, to stay out at a party, till 2 AM? He tells you that all his friends are going to be there and they all have the permission from their parents. Maybe, the curfew in your house is at 11 O’clock. Would you agree to the extra three hours that...

Teenagers can be difficult and disrespectful. Their rude behaviour can anger and shock you. Every parent goes through at least a few instances when their teenage child is rude or inconsiderate or  disrespectful or even completely defiant. Some children are difficult right from an early age while others seem to get difficult once they hit adolescence. Responding and parenting...

Communication works both ways. It does not mean only talking but also listening. This becomes especially important when you communicate with your teenager. Image source Here are some tips on what would be the best way to communicate with your teens: Do not always be alarmed by what your child is trying to tell you. This would scare them and prevent them...

The out-of-control teenager is every parent’s nightmare. One day they are restless, the next day they sleep off the entire day and the day after that they are angry and frustrated. You wonder if you are the only one going through this. Remember, more than 90% of parents go through this frustrating phase with their teenage children at some...