Another way to empower your teenager is to help him or her develop life skills and personal interests. Knowing how to use a checkbook, create and keep a monthly budget, wash and iron his or her own clothing, sew on a button, fix a ripped seam, plan and make a meal, shop for the food, and pay his or her own bills enables your child to be confident and feel more powerful.
Identifying and supporting his or her personal interests can help a youth develop as a leader in their circles. It can even help those youngsters who have learning disabilities or suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder learn to focus and feel confident in a difficult situation. And in turn, it can help him resist the temptation to self medicate with alcohol or drugs, a common result of mental and/or serious learning difficulties.
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