A 15-year-old girl from Seshego Zone 4 left her mother distraught after she reportedly chose her boyfriend over family. The teenager, Tshegofatso Masobelele, may be experiencing what is referred to as “childhood rebellion”. The stage is a normal part of growing up and developing independence. As children grow and mature, they may begin to question authority and test the boundaries set by their parents and other authority figures.
This is a natural part of the process of developing their sense of identity and autonomy. In this case, Tshegofatso might want to explore relationships even though she is quite young.Tshegofatso went missing on the 22nd of December. Reports say Tshegofatso’s mother revealed that the teenager is with her boyfriend, Percy (25) who is also believed to be staying in Zone 4 as well.
The distraught mother pleads with her daughter to return home.This stage can take many forms, from small acts of defiance to more serious behaviour, such as engaging in risky or irresponsible activities. Tshegofatso should return home as her mother is worried. “The mother of Tshegofatso Masobelele has called out on her daughter to return home. The 15-year-old girl from Seshego Zone 4 has been missing since the 22nd of December.
The mother told Polokwane Weekly that Tshegofatso is with her boyfriend, Percy who is also believed to be staying in Zone 4 as well. The mother says she is failing to cope with her daughter’s disappearance and has resorted to drinking alcohol to numb the pain. Masobelele is a learner at Kgaeswa High,” reports say.Parents need to establish clear boundaries and expectations, while also being understanding and supportive of their child’s need to explore and learn about the world. Tshegofatso’s mother should try her best to guide her daughter through this stage.What do you think about this report?
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