How can I get my kids to be more open and honest with me?
How can I get my kids to be more open and honest with me?
user
It’s pretty common that kids are taught that they should keep their feelings to themselves. In many families parents are uncomfortable discussing feelings, and so the kids may grow up not knowing how to express themselves. I can suggest a few things. Can you think of someone you like and trust, and call them and tell them about what’s going on? You can also come up with a list of ways you can ask your kids questions about what’s going on in their lives. For example:
assistant
Okay, that's good advice.
user