As a toddler mum, to ask for advice re parenting teenagers

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I've a 2yo so some time to go but felt so wildly unprepared in hindsight for becoming a mother. As my DC gets older and parenting shifts, AIBU to ask what I should be thinking about over next decade to help with pre-teen/teen years?

god the world is changing so fast - I think any advice you get now may be out of date!

live in the moment, I wouldn't worry about your teen for now.Also - it depends on their personality and you really don't know til you get there - as mine have taken me by surprise !

Oh I don't know, time goes so quickly and all the advice here seems very solid for the passage of time. Parenting is a marathon not a sprint and I'm happy to take as much prep as I can along the way while still soaking up my child at whatever age they are.

Don't be afraid of making unpopular parenting decisions when you need to. Once your teenager knows that you are scared of upsetting them, they are likely to use that to their advantage.

Get your boundaries right now, you'll thank your past self in the future. Setting boundaries with a toddler is a thousand times easier than with a teen.

It's ok to say no, in fact your kids will participate you saying no because boundaries help them feel secure.

You don't need to be their friend.
Pick your battles
Keep their friends coming to your house
Have an hour a week for Costa/tv and chat/shopping
Set your boundaries and don't back down
Understand their loves and abilities and encourage them
Keep an eye on everything online
Keep them busy - less mischief
Let them shock you with their views and opinions and just nod. Don't judge

Enjoy them!! They are such a joy with their opinions and fresh eyes on the world and how it works. Show them everything and encourage them. My daughters are a pleasure and I enjoy spending time with them but it's like any other relationship it takes work, compromise and a genuine interest both ways.
I have loved having teenagers and as a young adults now it just gets better