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Limit Social Media
When your kid is hurt or rejected, social media can be a harmful tool. To get an idea of how their ex is spending their time, they can, for example, look at their social media profiles. However, this is usually not a smart move. Tell your kid that finding out if their ex is seeing someone else, however how tempting it may be, will not help them get over the breakup.
Cyberstalking is ineffective and wastes time, so it’s best to avoid it if you can. Just like you can recover from the sick, you can get over a broken heart. Your adolescent will heal more quickly from a broken heart if they give themselves time to rest, eat well, exercise, and take it easy, in addition to engaging in other activities. It’s not the time to forego sleep or log on for extended periods. If anything, you should advise your adolescent to spend some time away from his or her phone.
Cut Off Contact
If your kid spends a lot of time with their ex-partner, the temptation to contact them through phone, text, FaceTime, instant message (IM), Skype, or any other means may seem overpowering immediately after the breakup. The absence of their partner has left a gaping hole in their lives. However, regardless of who initiated the split, it is never a good idea for your kid to contact the other person following a breakup.
Your teen can’t get closure and move on if you continuously reaching out to them. It’s a double-edged sword since it can lead to even more suffering if the target of the hurt is irritated and responds in kind.
Keep Personal Feelings Offline
Teens frequently use quotes and memes to express their emotional pain online. Everyone who knows them understands that the post is about their ex, even if they never say so. Remind your teen that their posts and tweets are being monitored by many people. They could also be used as ammunition in bullying, slander, and other forms of malicious behaviour online.
Unfortunately, there are some teenagers out there who take pleasure in bringing misery to others and actively seek out opportunities to do so. Make sure your kid understands that while sharing sad phrases online can feel good, it can also be used against them. Buy your teen a diary and suggest they use it as a place to record their thoughts and feelings in a confidential setting.
Avoid Seeking Revenge Online
Many teenagers feel sad, angry, and hurt after a breakup. Even while these emotions are common for teenagers, it’s crucial that they find a good outlet for them. When young people experience heartbreak, they often desire vengeance. They post scathing comments about their ex on social media, usually Instagram, Twitter, or SnapChat.
Break Up in Person
Breaking up with someone should always be done in person, with the exception of abusive relationships. When breaking up with someone your adolescent has dated for any length of time, it’s polite to do so in person.
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Guide your child towards responding to the split with dignity and grace. Your teen’s partner deserves a chance to express their feelings and get answers before moving on. You should warn your kid, though, that the other person’s anger, belligerence, or violence are all possible outcomes of a breakup.
