Environment/ social media influence

Getting influenced by our surroundings is nothing new! Think about it – we often spot the way someone dresses up, flaunting new electronic gadgets, and even their pictures of vacations and trips.

It isn't something new that we get influenced by our surroundings, the way he/she wears the clothes, that they have new iPhone 12, they have gone on a trip there and so much more. We get influenced by our surroundings and materialistic things, forgetting the tiny little detail that our parents are providing us with the best life they can.

As goes there a famous says line by Emma Watson a.k.a Hermione Granger:

“You have a family to feed not a social community to impress”

As you can see, this line by our favourite Hermione granger brightest witch of the century, says these lines deeply impact our life.

Ask yourself! Why do you care so much that someone has luxurious things? How do you know that the things they are showing you are their own just to flaunt?  Maybe they have borrowed it from someone or even rented it?!

Oh yes! That’s possible. From designer clothes to gaudy jewellery, you can really get anything on rent! And we never think of that. They can simply show off and many of us get influenced by social media.

Social media makes our lives a living illusion. Social media is a lie! When you cannot MAKE it – FAKE it! That’s what happens.

But still, we get caught in these web lies. We all know that the post we see that comes across in our day-to-day daily news feeds life might not be true, far from reality it’s filtered! Maybe it's a filter but still, we want to keep chasing those things.

Ok, I am myself a teenager, I too get attracted to the fake beauty of social media, their figure, complexion, lour their high-end fashion still I keep my inner identity intact. remind me that do you think their life is easy? No! They too get trolled, are hated by a group of netizens or go through immense media pressure.

These people are also hated. Life always comes a full circle. They too might have struggled before getting here or maybe had it all. Nevertheless, they get bullied by certain souls who have forgotten the best of their life but as you know they receive a lot of hatred even for existence. People throw vulgar comments forgetting humanity. So get influenced but do not chase unrealistic goals!

Now coming to parents.

What? You thought I forgot the elders? No way.

They get influenced as well. They are no less, we can't just blame teens. Parents also can unknowingly make their children suffer through a depressed state. I know,  every parent wants their children to have a secure future but forcing your kids to score higher than their siblings/ or cousins or /neighbours is never a solution.

Focusing on becoming a better version of a person is a true competition if they are not the person next to you then someone else isn't the kind of competition that should be encouraged.

Every kid has their talent, their willpower and their capabilities. You just can't force children to do something that is beyond their capacity,  seeing someone breaking world records or scoring higher on boards won’t help.  Your child is trying their level best to stand out and fulfil your expectations and you should encourage them not to mock them.

Every person has their talents; instead of scaring them, encourage and find out a particular talent that makes your child stand out! They are living in constant fear of losing your support. So, you extend a hand and see how they are ready to grab it but many are scared to showcase it because they think their parents don't support them, reach out their talent or help them to find their hidden talent and support them.

Every child is special and unique, but other than being unique to the world, they will always be your precious ones. Don’t push them away!

5. Ending with benefits of communication: how it will mend relationships with parents and teens.

Talk! It’s the first step of clearing out any misunderstanding.

Communication is needed for parents and teens to have sound relationships with each other. Communication will help both of the parties, parents and their children to understand each other and learn to accept each other's differences. Frequent and proper interactions will help parents and teens grow closer. They will repair their relationship by turning it into a beautiful unbreakable bond.

For all the teenagers reading this, your parents are the most important and essential part of your life.

They created you, they raised you, they helped you grow into the person you are today. They too deserve to know. It's so important for you to let them know that you appreciate them for all those things, they deserve to know what is going on in your life. Hence, keeping aside the differences, be more vocal.

Expressing your thoughts and acknowledging their undying love for you. This is one of the main ways you can communicate with them. Once you open up to them, they will be more comfortable with sharing things with you and you will understand them. Slowly you will find yourself sharing your thoughts with them as well!

Being a parent is not easy, we know. But what if you try to make it easy with something as simple as just communicating?

For parents, support your child(ren)! It can be as simple as listening to your child and knowing about their feelings, that’s one of the most effective ways to communicate with your children. Lend an ear, let them pour themselves out to you and advise them on what to do. This is one of the best ways for parents and their teens to bridge the gap and grow closer together.

So, remember to communicate with your kiddos and remember to communicate with your parents! It is very important. It can be difficult at first but once you start talking, the conversation will flow naturally.

We, the bloggers are back after like a long time. Don't worry we won't abandon like the last time, we will be regular from now on.

Hope we were able to convey the message.

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Teen Fix Bloggers Team