The most meaningful and priceless gifts that you could give your teenagers don’t cost a cent. In this video, you’ll learn what these 15 gifts are. If you give these gifts to your teens, they’ll find enduring fulfillment and success. When you’re aware of what these 15 gifts are, you’ll become a more intentional and effective parent. Your teenagers will be glad that you read the article, so check it out right away!
The gifts that teenagers value most in the long run usually don’t cost a cent. Today I’ll share with you 15 priceless gifts that will bring your teens long lasting joy, fulfillment, and success.
Priceless gift #1:
Vulnerability.be vulnerable with your teens by sharing your challenges and weaknesses. explain to your teens what you’re doing to overcome those challenges and weaknesses.
If you’re vulnerable with your teens, they’ll learn that they never need to pretend to be perfect.
Priceless gift #2:
Priceless gift number two. Family rituals. Family rituals are great for bonding.
Dr. Dawn Eaker and Dr. Linda Walters’ research has shown that family rituals even help teens to develop social skills.
These rituals could be as simple as having breakfast as a family every Saturday morning, or exercising as a family every Sunday afternoon.
Priceless gift #3:
Priceless gift number three, curiosity. Did you know that crocodiles can survive for more than a year without eating. This is a random fact that I discovered not long ago, but it proves the point that we live in a fascinating world. There are endless things to learn and explore. Become a curious person yourself, and share with your teenagers the joy of developing a sense of wonder.
Priceless gift #4
Let’s move on to priceless gift number four, letters. Okay, so writing a letter isn’t completely free, but it doesn’t cost much. Letters feel much more personal as compared to emails or text messages. My own mom has been writing letters to me for years, and I’ve kept all of them.
In these letters, she shared her hopes, dreams, and concerns with me. They’ve inspired me to live with a stronger sense of purpose and determination. If you write letters to your teens, you’ll build a stronger connection with them.
Priceless gift #5
Priceless gift number five, compassion It’s crucial that your teenagers learn to be compassionate toward others, and also toward themselves. In fact, there are plenty of studies conducted by researchers like Dr. Kristin Neff, which show that self-compassion leads to increased productivity, increased resilience, and lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Model for your teenagers what it means to speak to yourself as if you are your own best friend, especially when you’re dealing with failure or disappointment.
Priceless gift #6:
Tell your teens what you appreciate about them, and set an example for them by giving sincere compliments to others too. For example if the score good in academic test will appreciate with good compliment this encourage your teen for doing consistent effort for future.
Priceless gift #7:
Priceless gift number seven, challenges. Teens need appropriate challenges, so they’ll learn to enjoy challenges rather than avoid them.
How hard should challenges be?
They should be hard enough such that your teens successfully overcome the challenge If they succeed less often than that, the challenge is probably too hard.
Priceless gift #8:
Priceless gift number eight, laughter. Life is often tough, but there are also lots of things to laugh about. Make your home a place of joy and laughter, and your teenagers will have many wonderful family memories.
What priceless gift have you given your teen?
Priceless gift #9:
Now let’s talk about priceless gift number nine, attention. When you’re with your teens, put aside your phone and be fully present with them. Teens appreciate this more than you might think.
Priceless gift #10:
Priceless gift number 10, emotional safety. to maximize their potential, teenagers need to feel emotionally safe and secure. They will only feel this way if they have a stable home environment. So if your home is full of tension and conflict, take steps to address the issues right away. Don’t be afraid to seek professional help if needed.
Priceless gift #11:
Priceless gift number 11, passion for learning. in the information age we live in, students no longer go to school to get an education. Instead, school is just one part of their education.
So it’s important to share with your teens the things you’re learning, the books you’re reading, and the skills you’re developing. Share with them how you’re using this knowledge to benefit others. Over time your teens will begin to see that learning isn’t mainly about passing exams. It’s about continually improving, so you can make a meaningful contribution.
.Priceless gift #12:
Priceless gift number 12, values Many people make decisions based on practical considerations. most of the time this is a wise thing to do. But the people who lead the most significant lives make decisions based on principles and values.
Empower your teens to lead lives of conviction, not convenience. This is vital because teens don’t rise to the level of their potential. They fall to the level of their values.
Priceless gift #13:
Priceless gift number 13, choices. Teenagers need to be given choices and responsibilities. at the same time, they must learn that choices lead to consequences.
Allow your teens to experience these natural consequences so that they’ll make even better decisions down the road.
Priceless gift #14:
Priceless gift number 14, freedom to fail. as entrepreneur and bestselling author Seth Godin once said, “If failure isn’t an option, then neither is real success.” as long as your teen’s wellbeing isn’t in danger, give them the freedom to make mistakes and fail. This will enable them to build courage and resilience.
Priceless gift #15:
Priceless gift number 15, sense of destiny. I’m extremely grateful that my parents instilled in me and my siblings, a sense of destiny. an understanding that we had a purpose to fulfill. When my siblings and I were growing up, my parents also got us involved in activities to help people who were homeless, and others who were trying to overcome their drug addiction.
When my parents met people who are going through a rough time, they even invited these people to live with us. these experiences made me realize that a meaningful life is one that’s focused on serving others.
I encourage you to speak to your teenagers with words of encouragement, words of hope, and words of belief. show them that there’s so much more to life than just chasing after accomplishments and material comforts. When your teens have a sense of destiny, it’s only natural that they’ll be responsible young adults who make good decisions.