Your young adult is still living at home and going to school full time along with working on the side. When a young adult is trying to relieve some of the stress from their parents by working part-time to get themselves through school, there isn’t much time for fun things.
We as parents need to help find time for them to have fun in their busy lives to keep them motivated and wanting to continue their education. Helping them to find the time for fun isn’t easy but there has to be a way that we as parents can help them.
Plan ahead things when they have a day off work to go shopping; most teens like to shop. Be creative and make it a fun experience for them. Us this shopping trip not just for cloths but also something they want but don’t need. Take them to lunch or dinner afterwards to give each of you one on one time together before going back home. You might have to pick them up after school and than take, them back to get their car but make it a surprise.
At what time they are on vacation for Christmas plan, an overnight motel stay for them and a friend. Making sure the motel has a pool and hot tub for them to relax in and enjoy. Surprise them by putting munchies and pop with a basket of flowers on the table around the room before they get there. Candles are relaxing maybe set a few in the room to help relax them as the do their thing.
Parents play a large percentage of what activities their children are in or want to be in. Give them praise and encourage them to take time by maybe cutting their work hours down a little bit. Outside activities are good for your children so they can socialize and meet new people outside of work and school. Encouragement can go along ways for your teen’s busy life style.
Encourage your children by helping them as much as possible with things they have to do that you could do for them. Maybe they are babysitting for the girl down the street this weekend; try doing it for them by asking if they could bring the baby to your house instead.
Wash the car for them instead of them having to do it; so they can go for a bike ride with a friend to get some exercise. We all need exercise and being with friends help as well.
Young adults have a lot of interest that they miss when there is no time for it. Bike riding is a great activate to include exercise. Outside of school activities are great for the mind they need a break like everyone else from the stress. Some young adults like to skateboard, ski, snowboard or maybe just walk. All young adults have different ways for enjoying time; try to encourage and help them so they can have fun too.
Are you trying to help with your child’s outside activities? Search the Internet; there are a lot of things and suggestions for young adults to do; you might find the hot item in your child’s life. Check out the nearest YMCA if they like the water and get them a membership for Christmas; the YMCA has a lot of different things going on all the time there is bound to be something your child would be interested in doing.
Remember to help your child with their actives to keep them interested and give lots of encouragement. You might be able to find something that you both would enjoy or; do it as a family thing including all of you. Perhaps your can encourage your child to enjoy activities that help others, such as the homeless.
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