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Kids/Parents Corner
Source፤ raisingchildren.net.au

Talking to your teenage child

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with your child’s interests.
If your child has some specific issues he
This gives you things to
wants your help with and you’re not sure how to
advise him, say so. Offer to work with your child talk about and shows that
you’re interested in your
to find out what he needs to know – for example,
child’s wellbeing.
about contraception, sexuality, alcohol and so on.
If your child wants your help with a tricky If your child won’t talk to you, it might help to find
situation, a problem-solving approach can help you another adult she can talk to. You could suggest a relative,
work together to find a solution. teacher, counsellor or neighbour. But tell your child that
you’re happy to listen any time she wants to talk to you.
If your child wants your opinion, let your
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child know how you see the situation rather than Benefits of difficult conversations
telling her what to do. For example, ‘I would prefer
Tackling difficult conversations together with your
it if you don’t have sex until you’re older. But if
child is a sign that you have a healthy relationship.
you’re going to, let’s talk about making sure it’s
safe’. It helps to keep your relationship with your child
close and trusting. If you’re warm, accepting, non-
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judgmental and uncritical, and also open to negotiating
It’s common for teenagers to avoid talking and setting limits, your child is likely to feel more con-
about embarrassing or upsetting topics, especially if nected to you. Your child is also more likely to discuss
you raise them first. Sometimes you might not even issues with you in the future.
realise a topic is upsetting or embarrassing until
And if you know what’s going on in your child’s
you raise it.
life, you’re better placed to help him manage difficult
If your child doesn’t want to have difficult situations. Discussing tricky topics with you gives your
conversations with you, you could try the follow- child the opportunity to explore his choices and work out
ing: whether they’re the right ones for him.
Try to set aside some time each day to talk Try not to avoid difficult conversations with your
with your child. Ask him open-ended questions, child. If you do, your child might end up making choices
and let him know that if he does want to talk, that have negative consequences. For example, a sexually
you’re happy to listen. This will help you stay con- active teenager who doesn’t ask for advice about contra-
nected with your child and might help him feel ception might end up with an unwanted pregnancy or a
more comfortable to come to you in future. sexually transmitted infection.

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