Why is Social Emotional Learning important during teenage years?
Adolescence is a time of evolution from children to adulthood, making it one of the most crucial phases of their life. Many of their core behaviours, values and emotional capabilities are shaped during these years, making it important to guide them in this process as they grow in an increasingly fast-paced world. Parents are increasingly worrying about their teenagers' readiness for the future, and they feel not equipped to prepare them.
Here are what parents are concerned about when it comes to raising their teenagers and how thrive assists.
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“Kids have to deal with various views and people from different cultures.”
Diversity and inclusion are here to stay. With THRIVE, they develop social awareness that allows kids to appreciate and empathise with others, paving the path to make them future leaders.
“I worry that in a few years, my child will step out into a world that is highly competitive and harsh.”
While we can't change the world, THRIVE ensures that a child is equipped to face challenges and make the most of opportunities to build a successful and fulfilling life.
“There are all sorts of people, my child is naive to differentiate good from bad.”
Developing a healthy individual identity helps to avoid seeking external validation, allowing them to build supportive relations personally and professionally.
“My child does not realise its potential.”
THRIVE focuses on building progressive mindset and that is essential to realise their potential, along with developing the skills needed to achieve their potential.
“What if my child does not get into an institute of choice? Her/his life will be finished.”
Getting into a reputed institute is not the only way to guarantee success in professional life. THRIVE helps to develop strong achievement orientation in kids to ensure that they succeed irrespective of hurdles.
“I hear depression and suicide rates increasing among teenagers. I want my child to be happy.”
THRIVE works to develop emotional understanding among children and teach them tools to manage their various range of emotions effectively.
“I hear Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics will take away jobs. Will it impact my child?”
The younger generation will be impacted the most by these developments. In an environment that is constantly changing, they will have to continuously upgrade their skills to be relevant. Our course prepares them to deal with change and thrive in a chaotic environment.
“Will my child be able to make the right decisions in life?”
Decisions decide the future. THRIVE develops the ability to think from logical as well as emotional aspects from a balanced lens.
“Things might not always go as per our child’s wishes. How will they handle it?”
By working with children to develop a growth mindset, THRIVE shows that failure or hurdles are common in life and teach strategies to overcome them.
“Kids have to deal with various views and people from different cultures.”
Diversity and inclusion are here to stay. With THRIVE, they develop social awareness that allows kids to appreciate and empathise with others, paving the path to make them future leaders.
“I worry that in a few years, my child will step out into a world that is highly competitive and harsh.”
While we can't change the world, THRIVE ensures that a child is equipped to face challenges and make the most of opportunities to build a successful and fulfilling life.
Here’s what research shows on the impact of SEL in teen years:
SEL is among the Top 10 Skills highlighted by OECD
When teenagers develop a mindset that is growth-oriented, resilient, accepting and collaborative, increasing their self-awareness, self-worth and interpersonal skills, it helps them manage stress and depression, build a healthy attitude towards self and others, as well as navigate their personal and professional lives with maturity and responsibility in the future.
