Just talking to your teen is only half the job. You can keep the lines of communication open by knowing how to listen and when to talk.
Your child will tell you about the sights and sounds that influence him or her every day - they are the experts about fashion, music, TV, the Internet, and movies that people their age follow.
Ask your child what music groups are popular and what their songs are about, what kinds of activities his friends like to participate in, what's cool and what's not and why. Encourage your teen with phrases such as "That's interesting" or "I didn't know that," and by asking follow-up questions. |
