Choosing To Enjoy Crafts

Rebellion is always a tough thing for a single mother to deal with when raising a daughter. You aren't going to have anybody to help you out with this problem and will struggle to improve your relationship. One of the most surprising ways that you can improve your relationship and learn to accept her rebellious ways is to craft a butterfly quilt together.

Mothers And Teen Daughters May Suffer Conflicts

Teenagers have a tendency to rebel against the authority of their parents as a way of testing their limits. Some do it to break away from the beliefs and behaviors of their parents and to establish themselves in a different way. Whenever this rebellion happens, your relationship with your teenage daughter is going to be severely tested.

She might be going out regularly with friends, smoking cigarettes, drinking beer, listening to aggressive music, or otherwise behaving in unpredictable ways that likely sound familiar to your rebellious phase. However, you are grown up now and trying to raise her on your own while – at the same time – maintaining a positive relationship through this phase in her life.

Reconnecting as a mother and daughter will require better understanding her behavior and letting her know that you love her anyway. Having an awkward talk about it isn't the best approach here – but doing something symbolic, such as crafting a quilt, may give you the time to mend your relationship.

How Crafting A Quilt Together Can Improve Your Relationship

If your rebellious teenage daughter is driving you crazy and you aren't sure how to mend the wounds, it might be a good idea to craft a quilt together. Quilting is an activity that provides you and your teen with the chance to work together on something that is bigger than both you. It is particularly beneficial if you create a quilt for a family, including the following elements:

• Photos of the family on the quilt
• Family tree elements to showcase its development
• Meaningful phrases that connect your family
• Personal touches that are meaningful for you and your daughter
• A butterfly quilt pattern with backing

While the two of you are crafting the quilt together, you're going to notice that it is very relaxing and soothing to your anxiety. That's because quilting is a powerful tool for improving your mental health. Your daughter – even if she may not want to admit it – is likely to experience many of the same benefits and may end up connecting with you in a variety of ways.

For example, you can talk to her about her rebellion in an honest and open way and learn more about why she is behaving in a certain way. It can help you learn to accept her new personality and lifestyle and create peace between you in a variety of ways. So don't hesitate to start making a butterfly quilt with your daughter as soon as possible.