“Be clear about what you expect of me, Mom and Dad. I trust you and care what you think.” >more tips from teens

“I am constantly watching you, Mom and Dad. Modeling healthy behaviors goes much further than telling me what to do.”
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“Be awake to greet me when I come home at night, Mom and Dad.”
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“If I seem unresponsive, don’t assume I don’t want to talk to you, Mom and Dad. Sometimes I just don’t know how, or it’s not the right time. Keep trying.”
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