7 Things Your Teen Wants You To Know But Won’t Tell You

The space between childhood and adulthood is awkward and uncomfortable. And as much as your teen might want to communicate, sometimes they hide the way they feel because they don’t want you to get mad or judge them. But if your teen could tell you one thing and know that you would listen and truly understand, what would they say? In this episode, we’re revealing 7 things that your teen wants you to know but won’t tell you.

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We talk a lot about how hard the teen years are for both parents and teens on this podcast. It includes physical, mental, and emotional developments that are difficult to process. And even though your teen might not talk to you as much as they used to, they still need you. They want to share so many things with you, but they don’t always know how. This conversation will help you gain a better understanding of what your teen is really thinking and what they need from you.

In this episode, we discuss…

How you can learn from your teen
Why you should admit that you are wrong when you make a mistake
How to keep the line of communication open to dissolve barriers between you and your teen
Why it’s important to listen to and respect each other’s opinions
How sharing common experiences can help you bond with your teen
The fears they have about entering adulthood
Why you should spend more time teaching your teen life skills
How you might be criticizing your teen without realizing it
How to know when to give advice and when to listen
Why it’s important to teach your kids how to advocate for themselves
The fine line between giving your kids privacy and keeping them safe

Now that you are aware of at least 7 things that your teen wants you to know but won’t tell you, use this information to spark conversation with your teen. And if they are comfortable enough to start a conversation with you about anything they are feeling, something you did, or what they might be going through, be calm, be patient and listen. It will go a long way in strengthening your relationship.

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Simone Jones Tyner

My name is Simone, and I'm addicted to sharing! On this blog, I share recipes, shopping tips, relationship and parenting advice, a joke, an opinion and just about everything in between. In between sharing, I run an integrated marketing agency where my love of details and straight lines are put to good use. But my most important job is being a wife and mother to a teenaged daughter who still seems to like me—for now anyway.