John Coleman Why do we need this Too little thinking about how to link current research with parenting interventions Not enough attention paid generally to what constitutes effective parenting of teenagers ID: 348878
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STAGE: a new approach to supporting parents of teenagers
John ColemanSlide2
Why do we need this?
Too little
thinking about how to link current research with parenting interventions
Not enough
attention paid generally to what constitutes effective parenting of teenagers
Too little
thinking about how to educate the public generally about adolescence.Slide3
Four
challengesSlide4
Challenge 1
Parenting interventions –
Do they link with current knowledge about adolescent development?Slide5
Challenge 2
Have our parenting interventions kept pace with social change?Slide6
Challenge 3
Is there enough emphasis on developmental change in parenting interventions?Slide7
Challenge 4
How can we describe the principles of effective parenting so that they are easy to grasp?Slide8
The STAGE frameworkSlide9
The STAGE framework
Two underlying principles:
To emphasise that the teenage years are a process, a time of change, a stage in development
To create a framework that is easy to grasp, and easy to remember.Slide10
The five elements
S - the significance of parents
T - two-way communication
A - the nature of authority
G - the generation gap
E - emotionSlide11
Why won’t my teenager talk to me?Slide12
Why talking matters
In parent groups communication seems to be at the heart of things
Why does communication break down?
Teenagers do want to talk
BUT in a way that feels safe to them
When they are not being pumped for information, nagged or interrogated. Slide13
Is STAGE relevant to troubled families?Slide14
Is STAGE relevant to troubled families?
Communication is central
Boundaries and structure need to be in place
The exercise of appropriate authority is key
The management of difficult emotions is another central goal
Finally interventions aim to restore parental self-confidence. STAGE is good for that.Slide15
To conclude
We badly need more thinking, and discussion, about parenting for adolescents
We need better linkage between research and practice
We need to identify, and share, the principles of effective parenting.
THERE IS A LOT TO DO!Slide16
Thank you.
johnchristophercoleman@gmail.com