Woman Alive! Minute: Talking to Your Teens

   Parents, are you talking with your teens? Not just "Hi" and "Bye", but chill out, get down, real communication? Though they protest otherwise, teens need parents more than ever as they face increasingly grown up problems. "Ok, ok," you say, "but how can we talk, if they won't talk?"

     Here's a tip. First, don't let their rejection stop you from telling them you still want to spend time with them. Teens live in another world. You'll need a passport! Take one night a week . . . one on one is crucial . . . for a mall trip, movie, video, their pick. Stay current with their friends, clothes, music, language. Second, be a good listener. Don't judge. You've already laid the foundation for their character, so relax. Third, be authentic. Tell the truth about your fears, your failures, your hopes and your dreams! If the relationship is seriously estranged, get counseling together, let them know you won't give up.

     Finally, find a way to have fun together, good times create good connections, good relationships and good talk.

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