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  • Teens Never Ask for Help (9-14-2009)

     

    TODAY’S SCRIPT:

    You are more likely to see a pig fly than to hear a teen ask their parent for their opinion.

    A normal part of adolescence is the quest for independence, which prevents teens from asking for help, even when it’s plain to everyone around them that they need it.

    Even so, it’s best for a parent to wait to be invited to help. It can be difficult, but bite your lip and keep quiet while your teen tries to figure things out for himself. He’ll never listen to your advice anyway, until he asks for it!

    You’ll know your teen is maturing when he again sees the value in seeking your advice. Until then, learning the hard way may be his best teacher.


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