ANONYMOUS: "Dati kong ka-close na anak, nagiging secretive na ngayong teenager na siya" :(

"Mommies and Daddies, advice please. I did everything since bata pa ang anak ko to gain her trust and to build our relationship. I am a very open Mom and hindi ako strict sa kanya. She would always come to me for problems or any kwento after niya mag school. PERO lately, nalulungkot talaga ako kasi napapansin ko na she is growing apart from me. Parang ayaw na niya ako isali sa mga kwento niya. Paguwi niya, maglolock na siya agad sa kwarto niya. Hindi ko naman po pinipilit na kausapin ako. Pero nakakramdam ako nang worry din para sa kanya, feeling ko may tinatago na siya sa akin and I'm just praying na lang na maging safe siya. HELP please, ano gagawin ko po?" Parents or parents of teenagers! Any advice you can give sa ating anonymous concerned Mommy?

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Recognize that it is not about you. Huwag mo isipin na ikaw ang mali, Based sa kwento mo, you did a good job raising her and building a good foundation ng relationship ninyo. PERO it's about her life and growing pains. Nasa point na siya na parang she's exploring and she doesn't want to worry you. Naging teenager din tayo at one point and may times na hindi talaga natin makwento lahat sa parents. I hope na lang you you raised her well to trust her na magiging TAMA ang desisyons niya and hindi niya ilagay sarili niya sa kapahamakan. Keep praying for her, and express niyo pa din sa kanya from time to time na YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE to support her. Guide niyo na din sya ng mga paalala na to be safe lalo sa internet, God bless you Mommy!

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