How to talk to your parents

You may just need help relating to your parents or you ay need to talk to the about something difficult. Either way, read on!
Difficulty: Hard
Time Required: 15 minutes

Here’s How:

* Find a time that you and your parents can be comfortable and relaxed together.

*Make sure no one is focusing on something else while you are together (paying bills, playing Playstation, making dinner, watching TV).

*These first two steps might take some effort and patience. Be persistent!

*If you just want to shoot the breeze, try to bring up something they are interested in. Ask the questions about their day ( they love this!).

*If you have something specific you want to talk about, let them know what it is.

*If they react to what you tell them. Don’t react back!

*Let them finish and don’t interrupt. Ask them to do same for you.

*When you feel like you’ve told them what you wanted to, thank the for listening.

*If you fee like there are still things that need to be talked about, set up a time with them to talk about it another day.

Tips:

* Show them respect by focusing your attention on the conversation, looking them in the eyes, and by not being sarcastic or rolling your eyes.

* Be honest. Honesty builds trust. And life is good when your parents trust you.

* Stay cool. If you can stay calm if things get heated up, you’re showing the maturity.