Sometimes a teenager seems that they are far away on another planet when you try to talk to them. Sometimes we want to sneak around or spy on them to get information from them, but using these tactics only pushes them further away, there is a better way. Getting your teen to talk to you can be a difficult task especially if you have never tried to have an open relationship with them.
Here are a few parenting tips, how to get your teen to open up to you:
- Find some common interest that you both might have. This will open up a channel so you can start talking about something they like, not what you like. You could talk a music they like that you also might enjoy.
- Listen to what your teen is telling you, even though you might not like what you hear. Try not to be judgmental when listening to your teenager. Your teen will feel more likely to open up to you. If you do not approve of something they are doing or they are talking about, be tactful with the use of soft language, not losing your temper.
- Try to set up a weekly dinner where the whole family can attend. This helps to bring you closer together while opening up lines of communication.
- Sports can break barriers between your teenager and you by attending sporting events or doing sports together they will loosen up and actually like spending time with you.
- Setting up a specific time each week to do something with your teen can be very rewarding as they will start to look forward to it every week.
Each teenager is different but as you use these tips you will notice them loosening up making it easier for them to talk to you, even discussing their problems with you. Teenagers are complicated to get to know as parents sometimes, but using theses simple tips can make the difference between fighting with them and loving them.
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