Mar 1, 2026
Talking to teens without losing them
The conversations that matter most are usually the ones that don't go where you planned. A framework for staying connected when stakes are high.
Dr. Jane Doe
Family Therapist · 7 min read
The conversations parents most want to have with their teenager are the ones the teenager is least interested in having. That mismatch isn''t a problem to solve — it''s the terrain.
Lead with curiosity
The fastest way to end a conversation with a teen is to enter it with a position. The fastest way to keep one going is to enter with a real question.
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