'Being a teen is hard, and going from being happy and talkative to shutting down is going to happen a lot.'
Growing up, my father was a very moody person. I always felt like I was walking on eggshells because I never knew which version of him I would get. Then, after I went through puberty, I discovered I was a veryas well. I guess you could say I have experience with mood swings and people who seem hot and cold — but then, who doesn’t?
First, I realized a lot of their moodiness had nothing to do with me, yet I was a safe place for them to be themselves. At school, with friends, or at work, most teenagers don’t feel like they can shuffle around with their heads down and not speak. But at home, it’s their time to decompress and take out some of their angst on me. I’m not saying I let my kids walk all over me and disrespect me simply because they’re in a bad mood.
I understand they might not have a reason for their bad mood and leave it alone. I know there are days I feel down for no reason and teenagers are the same. If I ask them if anything is wrong and they say no, I remind them they can always come to me. If it seems to be going on for an extended amount of time and I start to worry about their mental health, I will talk to them and voice my concerns. There are times when distant or rude behavior is a sign they are looking for some help.
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