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  • The Power Of A Question (8-10-2010)

     

    PODCAST SCRIPT:

    The power of a parent asking questions is amazing.

    When you’re asked your opinion, you feel valued. The same goes for teenagers…so ask them more questions.

    I’m not talking about “What did you do?” questions, but more ”What do you think?” questions. When asked in a non-condemning and non-prying way, these questions can convey a sense of value and relationship. It lets them know that you have an interest in their thoughts and that you value their opinion.

    Get the conversation going by talking about controversial subjects, as you would to a friend. Ask them what they think or would do in certain situations. And take care never to belittle or correct their responses. After all, they are just thinking out loud.



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