How Do You Talk To A Teen?
Be his or her friends. Teen is a crossword period: they are not kids, but they are not adults yet. They need space to show that they can be trusted, independent and so on. start talking to them like friends, do not use judgment words all the time if you give advice to them..Make them feel comfortable sharing with you.Listen, understand and appreciate
Parents often complain that teens would rather text message friends than visit with family. If you’re wishing that your teen would hang around long enough to fill you in on their day–here are tips for engaging in pleasant conversation. Set a positive tone. Happy conversations are more likely when you’re both in an upbeat mood. Pay attention to the mood you’re setting. If either one of you is upset, the conversation will head downhill quickly. If you’re demanding that they tell you stuff, they won’t be eager to visit. If they’re cranky, the talk won’t go well either. Remember when your teen was a toddler; you probably distracted her from an upset by focusing on something more interesting. Distraction works well with teens too. So before you ask too many questions, make sure that you unwind first. Offer a snack. The best way to begin a good conversation is over food. Drop whatever you’re doing, sit down and look interested. If you’re reading the paper when your teen walks in the room, p
