The Role of Parents’ in reducing the Adolescents’ stress.
The parents have to be aware of their child‟s behavior and emotions.
The parents have to be available and open to talk with their child when they are ready.
The parents have to teach and model good emotional response.
Remind the adolescents of his/her ability to get through tough times, particularly with love and support
of family and friends.
Keep the adolescents aware of anticipated family changes.
Monitor television programs that could worry adolescents and pay attention to the computer games,
movies and the internet.
Help the adolescents select appropriate extracurricular activities and limit over scheduling.
Encourage healthy and diverse friendships.
Teach the adolescents to solve problems.
Encourage “safe” risk taking.
Encourage them to tell if they feel overwhelmed.
The Coping Mechanisms for Stress Management:
Adolescents must learn to solve problems.
Should develop positive relationships at home, school, with peers and adults.
Adolescents should have Clear Goals.
Adolescents should have Permission and ability to learn from mistakes.
Adolescents should develop competencies (academic, social, life skills).
Adolescents being Consistent, Positive and Disciplined helps in combating stress.
Adolescents should take good nutritional food and exercise regularly.
Adolescents should take time out to relax or to do recreational activities.
Adolescents should develop hobbie