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Conversation Starters for Talking With Your Teen
1. Connect
- “Let’s eat dinner together tonight.”
- “How about helping me wash the car? It will be fun doing it together.”
- “What’s bothering you? Did something happen at school today?”
2. Educate
- “Alcohol is especially dangerous for young people, and here’s why….”
- “I love you and want you to be safe, so you need to wait until you’re 21 to drink.”
3. Be a Role Model
- “No thanks. I’ll drink tea with my dinner, I am driving.”
4. Encourage
- “I see you put a lot of effort into this!”
- “Thanks for putting away the groceries!”
- “You brought the car home early. Good job!”
5. Monitor
- “What are your plans for Saturday night?”
- “Who will you be with?”
- “How can I reach your friend’s parents?”
6. Enforce
- “By missing curfew, you lost car privileges this week.”
See also Seven Tips for Connecting With Your Teen.
