Having a teenage daughter in the house is a rollercoaster ride. The ups and downs during those years really do test your limits as a parent. But through it all, you remember their younger years and how close you were and wish to have the same bond you had. Well, you can. There are many ways you can bond with your teenage daughter. In this blog, we will look at three bonding activities, although some might seem more controversial than others.
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Body Art
During the teenage years, they are continually trying to figure out who and what they are. What they like, what their style is etc. The likelihood that they would like to have a tattoo done is extremely high. Even if you hate the idea of tattoos, your daughter will still have it done, but just behind your back or as soon as they move out. Instead, use this opportunity as a bonding experience. Find out what type of tattoo they would like and research potential designs. On the topic of research, also do the same with tattoo parlors. Reviews and photos of previous work are valuable because they will set the expectation of what to expect. The same applies to piercings. Both are considered body art, and art is an expression of oneself. But don’t kid yourself that the only piercings your daughter might be interested in are the standard ear piercing. Even the ears have variant types of piercings like the snug piercings. Before having a conniption, rather Google and learn more about snug piercings. And to make it an extra special and memorable bonding experience, why not get the same tattoo or piercing done at the same time?
Bonding Through Challenges
If you think your daughter was hooked on her phone during her younger years, good luck trying to get their attention away from the screen during their teenage years! Social media is both a blessing and a curse. But why not make it a bonding experience? Many social media platforms have challenges, although the most popular ones are on Tik Tok. It might take some convincing (and maybe a glass of wine for you), but soon you will both decide on the challenge to do and have a ball completing it. Imagine the laughter and memories you can create. Yes, it might be uncomfortable for you, but it will be worth it when you all walk down memory lane later in life and talk about those events together.
Pizza Bonding
The glorious and delicious pizza. How many events in your life had a slice of pizza in them or a whole pie? Instead of ordering a pizza the next time, make it from scratch with your teenage daughter. Go wild and put any topping you want on it. Remember, it doesn’t have to be traditional or even round. It’s all about bonding and creating memories. Become messy during the construction of the pie. It can all be wiped clean later, but those moments with your daughter are what you are chasing after.
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Just as quickly as your baby girl grew through her toddler and preschool years, that is how fast your daughter will shoot through her teenage years and become an adult. So cherish these years, even if you need to take extra yoga classes to learn calmness. Bonding with your teenage daughter is crucial, so try one of these activities to make precious memories.
