"Some teens don't have the attention span for long conversations. They'd rather be text-messaging on their cell phones, watching TV, or playing Xbox. They're also afraid long talks will contain minefields of instruction or chastisement that they dont want to hear."Have causal conversations with your teens. Talk about their day at school and your day at work. Asking their opinions about things helps them realize that they're important, and increases the likelihood of good communications. Read more at Fredericksburg.com.
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Posted By: Aspen Education Group