We all have problems. It's part of growing up. Sometimes you want to keep them as secrets, but think about asking your parents for help. Here you can find some tips on how to communicate with them in a better way.
You may feel unhappy that your parents seem to try to decide everything for you. You may think they won't understand even if you talk to them. Well, that's not true. You want to make your own decisions. But your parents may not know this. They think you're still a baby and need their care.
Your friends are important. But getting ideas from parents is important, too. Your parents really care about you. They know you better than anyone else. Your young friends don't have all the experience that your parents have. When your parents were kids, they went through the same kinds of things as you. They can give you help, or they can just listen.
So now you want to talk to your parents. Start by choosing who to talk to. Do you want to talk to one or both of your parents? Sometimes, you may want to talk to your father because you have a problem with your mother. Or sometimes you could choose the calmer one to talk with first
You need to choose the right time. Don't try to talk to your parents when they are busy, like when they're on the phone. When they're more relaxed, say something like, "I really feel like talking about something. Do you have the time? "
Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make talking easier. For example, ask your parents questions about their day. How's the work? Show them respect by listening to them carefully. If your parents don't understand, that's OK. Sometimes you have to explain things to them again or in a different way.
A. Why you should talk to your parents B. Try not to misunderstand each other C. Ways of having a good talk D. Turn to your friends for more advice E. Decide who you choose to talk to F. When you should talk to your parents |
