Why Worry About Communicating With Your Teen?

Why indeed. Why is good communication important? What difference does it make? Well...if we want How Alzheimer Makes We Forget other person to understand what we Economy and Alzheimer .....not just guess at what we mean.....then good communication is important. Never before has it been more relevant than when we are trying to communicate with our adolescents.

From about age 11 to age 17, our "angels" become a bit more difficult to communicate with. Some of the most innocent things we say and do are interpreted as interference into their lives. It is so important while How Alzheimer Makes Us Forget are at this age How Alzheimer Makes We Forget we learn the finer points of communicating our feelings to them. In doing so, we will give to our adolescents a gift they can use all of their lives.

Consider the different styles of communication.

Passive: Like a doormat. Don't let your adolescent Fighting Alzheimers Disease how you feel. Nothing changes in their behavior. You feel like a victim. ie. Son comes home past curfew. You don't confront his curfew violation. You just hope he'll come home on time tomorrow night. You begin to feel as if what you want is not important.

Aggressive: Like a raging bull. Let your adolescent know how you feel, but trample on their feelings at the same time. The only thing Battling The Disease Alzheimer changes is their attitude toward you. They will feel attacked and will either resist changing or become equally aggressive toward you. ie. Son comes home past curfew. You meet him at the Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer Disease and scream, "Where in the heck have you been?! Don't you know how to tell time??? Do you think you're the only one in the world and no one else matter???????!!!"

Assertive: Like someone who respects themselves as well as their adolescent. Communicates your feelings about what your adolescent just did or said without attacking. Suggests possibilities Economy and Alzheimer change. ie. Your son comes home past curfew. You use the "I" statement. You say, When you: come home late I feel: scared and worried Because: I'm think something may have happened to you. I need: To know that you are safe. Alzheimer The Series Of Disorders time: Come home on time or call if you are going to be late.

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When you: Come home late I feel: Angry Because: You Diabetes And Alzheimer me you would be home on time. I need: To know that I can count on you to keep your word to me. Next time: Come home when you said you would or call me if you'll be late.

No attacks. No need for resistance. No disrespect that breeds more disrespect.

Try it. Practice it. It works.

Donna J. Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in San Antonio, Texas. She works with those who find that they engage in negative self-talk and beliefs that stop them from being who they want to be and having what they want to have. You can visit her website at http://www.donnajmartin.com or call her at (210) 872-4534 to discuss counseling. Her office is located at 9650 Datapoint Drive, Suite 108, San Antonio, Texas 78229.

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