You probably talk to friends much more than you talk to your parents. That's natural. Even if you and your parents have a great relationship, you want to find your own path and make your own choices. Still, most of us want parents' help, advice, and support at times. But talking to the adults in your life could be difficult or intimidating—especially when it comes to certain subjects. Here are some tips to make it easier.Talking About Everyday Stuff Every DayThe more you do something, the easier it gets. Talking to the adults in your life about everyday stuff builds a bond that can smooth the way for the situation when you need to discuss something more seriously.Find something trivial to chat about each day. Talk about how your team did at the track meet. Share something one of your teachers said. Even small talk about what's for dinner can keep your relationship strong and comfortable.It’s never too late to start. If you feel your relationship with your parents is strained, try easing into conversations. Mention that cute thing the dog did. Talk about how well your little sister is doing in math. Chatting with parents every day not only keeps an existing relationship strong, it also can help a frayed relationship get stronger.Raising Difficult TopicsMaybe you need to break bad news to a parent, like getting a speeding ticket or failing an exam. Perhaps you're feeling scared or stressed about something. Or maybe you just really, really want to tell your parents about your new boyfriend or girlfriend, but you don’t know how they’ll react, how it will feel to tell them, or how to find the words.These steps may help you prepare for that talk. First know what you want from the conversation, second identify your feelings, and finally pick a good time to talk.Conversations, either on tough issues or on daily topics, benefit from good planning. Think ahead about what you want to and act respectfully, which demonstrates maturity. Give these tips a try and you’ ll come across that way—maybe even more mature than your parents!
You probably talk to friends much more than you talk to your parents. That's natural. Even if you and your parents have a great relationship, you want to find your own path and make your own choices. Still, most of us want parents' help, advice, and support at times. But talking to the adults in your life could be difficult or intimidating—especially when it comes to certain subjects. Here are some tips to make it easier.<br><br>Talking About Everyday Stuff Every Day<br><br>The more you do something, the easier it gets. Talking to the adults in your life about everyday stuff builds a bond that can smooth the way for the situation when you need to discuss something more seriously.<br><br>Find something trivial to chat about each day. Talk about how your team did at the track meet. Share something one of your teachers said. Even small talk about what's for dinner can keep your relationship strong and comfortable.<br><br>It’s never too late to start. If you feel your relationship with your parents is strained, try easing into conversations. Mention that cute thing the dog did. Talk about how well your little sister is doing in math. Chatting with parents every day not only keeps an existing relationship strong, it also can help a frayed relationship get stronger.<br><br>Raising Difficult Topics<br><br>Maybe you need to break bad news to a parent, like getting a speeding ticket or failing an exam. Perhaps you're feeling scared or stressed about something. Or maybe you just really, really want to tell your parents about your new boyfriend or girlfriend, but you don’t know how they’ll react, how it will feel to tell them, or how to find the words.<br><br>These steps may help you prepare for that talk. First know what you want from the conversation, second identify your feelings, and finally pick a good time to talk.<br><br>Conversations, either on tough issues or on daily topics, benefit from good planning. Think ahead about what you want to and act respectfully, which demonstrates maturity. Give these tips a try and you’ ll come across that way—maybe even more mature than your parents!
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