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Many young people will have their first romantic experience during adolescence. These rich and intense relationships are often a great source of happiness for teens. With their partners, teens may have new experiences, forge their personality, and make plans for the future. However, being in a romantic relationship also brings with it the potential for heartbreak.
When you’re a teen, it’s especially difficult to go through a breakup. It can bring up a multitude of emotions including sadness, anger, guilt and more. Your teen may feel very empty, as though their pain will never end. While some heartbreaks last just a few days or weeks, others last for several months. Each teen will go through a breakup differently.
Some parents feel very helpless when their teen is going through these painful moments. But rest assured, there are things you can do to help them get through this difficult period while respecting their pace and their privacy.
Teens in a few numbers
According to data from the Québec Health Survey of High School Students (QHSHSS) 2016-2017, in the Montérégie region, just 4 in 10 teens had had a romantic relationship in the previous 12 months.
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Tips and tricks
When appropriate, use humour to relax the atmosphere at home. Laughter can be the best medicine!
In short
Going through a breakup can be particularly difficult, and even more so for teens. As a parent, you play an important part in helping your teen get through this difficult period, in particular by offering them your attentiveness and support without judging them. Be empathetic, put yourself in their shoes and respect their pace. Each teen will go through this period differently!
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