control and review. The psychologist explained what prevents teenagers from sharing their experiences with their families Child and family psychologist Svetlana Smirnova told aif.ru how to establish communication with a teenager: reducing excessive control: constant demands and restrictions can force a teenager to hide his thoughts and experiences; Refuse constant criticism: if a child is afraid of condemnation or punishment, it is more difficult for him to talk openly about problems; Maintain a dialogue from childhood: communicate especially carefully with children aged 5 to 11 years; Be interested not only in studies: discuss hobbies, friends, events and topics that are important to your child; Respect independence: a teenager's desire to make decisions on his own and communicate more with his peers is a natural part of growing up; Learn to listen: don't turn the conversation into moral actions or evaluations; Gradually restoring trust: You can transform relationships through respect, attention and regular communication. read more

control and review. The psychologist explained what prevents teenagers from sharing their experiences with their families Child and family psychologist Svetlana Smirnova told aif.ru how to establish communication with a teenager: reducing excessive control: constant demands and restrictions can force a teenager to hide his thoughts and experiences; Refuse constant criticism: if a child is afraid of condemnation or punishment, it is more difficult for him to talk openly about problems; Maintain a dialogue from childhood: communicate especially carefully with children aged 5 to 11 years; Be interested not only in studies: discuss hobbies, friends, events and topics that are important to your child; Respect independence: a teenager's desire to make decisions on his own and communicate more with his peers is a natural part of growing up; Learn to listen: don't turn the conversation into moral actions or evaluations; Gradually restoring trust: You can transform relationships through respect, attention and regular communication. read more