Talking to your teenagers
As any parent will tell you, teenagers aren’t always the most talkative people in the world–especially when it comes to interacting with their parents. And plenty of parents have trouble communicating with their teenagers, assuming that a sulky demeanor means that the teenager isn’t interested in interacting.
But despite appearances, teenagers do want a close, supportive relationship with their parents. So how do you, mom and dad, go about cultivating that relationship? In an article from Christian Home & School, Beverly Dillard offers some practical advice for figuring out the teenage mindset and actually talking in a meaningful way with your teenager. Don’t settle for monosyllabic dinner-table conversations with your teen–read Dillard’s advice and see if you can use it to deepen your relationship with your teenage son or daughter.
