{"id":9548,"date":"2010-08-12T05:00:06","date_gmt":"2010-08-12T12:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/?p=9548"},"modified":"2010-08-30T14:28:34","modified_gmt":"2010-08-30T21:28:34","slug":"communicate-teen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/mind-body-spirit\/communicate-teen.html","title":{"rendered":"Communicate With Your Teen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cTalking to my son used to be easy, but now that he\u2019s 16, it\u2019s difficult for me or my husband<\/a> <\/strong>to know what he thinks. He isolates himself in his room and barely speaks to us!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt one time, my children were eager to hear whatever I had to say. They soaked it all up! Today, as teenagers, they think that I\u2019m out of touch with their world.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are raising an adolescent, you can likely identify with the parents<\/a> <\/strong>quoted above. In the past, conversation with your child may have flowed like a two lane highway, but now it seems that the road is blocked. \u201cWhen he was a child, my son used to bombard me with questions,\u201d says a local mom named Gidget. \u201cNow I\u2019m the one who has to initiate conversation. If I don\u2019t, days might pass without any meaningful discussion.\u201d Like Gidget, you have perhaps found that your once expressive child has changed into a sullen adolescent. All efforts to have a conversation may elicit only terse replies. \u201cHow was your day?\u201d you ask your son. \u201cFine,\u201d he quickly answers with no follow up. \u201cWhat happened at school today?\u201d \u201cNothing,\u201d she says with a shrug \u2013 and trying to jump start a conversation with \u201cwhy don\u2019t you talk more\u201d is met with stoney silence.<\/p>\n

Of course, some adolescents have no problem speaking up, but it\u2019s not always what the parent wants to hear. Many times, inquiries are met with \u201cLeave me alone!\u201d Trying to communicate with an unresponsive adolescent can test a parent\u2019s patience.<\/p>\n

What are some ways to break down the barriers if your adolescent seems reluctant to talk?<\/p>\n

1. Do something together \u2013 take a walk, go for a drive, play a game or perform a chore around the house. Such informal settings often help adolescents to feel more inclined to open up.<\/p>\n

2. When your adolescent makes a strong statement, say something like this: \u201cI can see that you are upset, and I want to hear what you have to say.\u201d Then listen without interrupting.<\/p>\n

3. If your adolescent is unresponsive to questions, try a different approach. For example, instead of asking your daughter about her day, tell her how your day was, and see if she responds.<\/p>\n

4. To discover your child\u2019s opinion on a matter, you may want to ask questions that shift focus away from your child. Ask him how a friend of his feels about the topic. Then ask what advice he would give his friend.<\/p>\n

Always give praise to your adolescent when deserved. Ample affirmation builds positive self esteem.<\/p>\n

What are your favorite ways to overcome communication<\/a> <\/strong>blocks?<\/p>\n

How can\u00a0you <\/em>better communicate with the people in your life?<\/strong> Try a psychic reading. Call 1.800.573.4830<\/span> or choose your psychic now. <\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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