As we head into a long holiday weekend, take the time to think about what you and your family will all be doing. What friends will your teen (if any) ask to hang out with? Will you do an activity as a family? Will your teen be locked in his room on his laptop or on his XBox? What will you all eat for dinner? I ask these questions to have you start thinking about how well you know your teen.
Think of the following questions..then, if you are brave enough, ask your teen for the answers. Let me know how many you get correct!
- What is your teen’s favorite musical groups?
- Who are your teen’s 3 closest friends?
- Are there any tests coming up next week for your teen?
- What are your teen’s favorite television shows?
- What is your teen’s feeling about his/her body?
- Who is your teen’s first go to person if there were a serious problem?
- Who does your teen consider to be his/her biggest enemies?
- What does your teen considers to be his/her greatest strengths?
- What does your teen considers to be his/her greatest weaknesses?
- What do you feel are your teen’s greatest strengths and weaknesses?
As always I welcome your thoughts and questions.
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Important Notice: The information presented above is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting a psychologist or other mental health professional to discuss your unique situation. If you would like to talk with me about it, you may call my office at 914-329-5355.
