Hello Parents ! My child is 13 years old. He is part of a group which has negative influence on him. Recently they had a very ugly fight with another group of children outside the school premises wherein few of them were even hurt including my son. How do I keep my child away from this group as under their influence he is picking up fights and even getting hurt. Please advise.

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Updated on Mar 15, 2023

| Mar 15, 2023
dipti I do understand your concern. In teenage children are more influenced by their peer group as they feel parents would not understand them since they are not going through the same phase. So we need to connect with them and make the bond that we share with them stronger. Spend quality time with your child. Take him for walks,or to an icecream parlour and on your way back home discuss your concerns regarding him . Also share your experiences with him when you were of his age. Be honest and share with him that you are concerned for him and do not want him to get hurt or get into trouble. I am sure he will understand your point and try to work towards it .

| Mar 15, 2023
dipti I can very well relate to it as when my son was 12 years old, we faced a similar issue. Since my son is closer to his father so my husband started treating him in a friendly manner. He used to play board games with him, cricket and football with him during weekends and take him out for movies. He utilised that time to convey to him how much concerned we are for him. Gradually my child understood and left the wrong company. So you have to be a friendly parent too and help the child understand your viewpoint and support him to leave the bad company. Hope this will be useful to you .

| Mar 15, 2023
dipti here is a blog which could be useful for you to know, how to be close and take good care of teenage children. https://www.parentune.com/parent-blog/10-things-to-focus-on-when-your-teenager-is-emotionally-or-mentally-struggling/8286?ptref=sa0l0026n9806e6&utm_medium=imgshare

| Mar 15, 2023
I do understand your concern as I am mother to a teenager and a preteen myself. I completely agree with Radha Harini Kotha and Ananthi ! With Whosever child feels comfortable can spend quality time with child and connect better. Once you connect better and you two are on the same page, you can give suggestions to your child. Discuss the cons of being in a bad company. Avoid getting into a blame game as in that case child will focus his energy in saving himself and get defensive rather than taking your point . Gradually he will come around.

| Mar 15, 2023
Here is a blog you might find useful. Blogs- https://www.parentune.com/parent-blog/10-tips-for-parents-who-dont-approve-of-their-teenagers-friends/350


| Apr 29, 2023
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| May 17, 2023
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