Needs of Teenagers

A lot of the ideas about children can be applied to teenagers. Routine is also important for teenagers but may be more challenging to achieve.  However, they will respond to a valid need. Teenagers need to feel useful, especially when their family is going through difficulties. Doing things that help their family survive can remind them that they are valuable. Look around for things that they can do. Is there anything that you are doing that they could do? Is there something that they could do to help someone else? They may not be able to do it as well as you can but if they can do it well enough to be useful, let them do it.

In times of trauma and chaos, there are many with needs. Meeting the needs of others often helps one to be thankful for what they have. Meeting the needs of others can help build maturity and confidence and give a sense of worth. Don’t forget to thank and praise teenagers when they help. As we have mentioned before, each accomplishment counters a sense of loss.

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16