How to Talk to Parents So They'll Understand
Write your goals and plan ahead.. Choose the parent most likely to understand.. Write a letter or email if a discussion will be heated.
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Write your goals and plan ahead.
Write your goals and plan ahead.
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Choose the parent most likely to understand.
Choose the parent most likely to understand.
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Write a letter or email if a discussion will be heated.
Write a letter or email if a discussion will be heated.
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Schedule a time to talk.
Schedule a time to talk.
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Choose a time when your parents are free.
Choose a time when your parents are free.
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Talk when you're calm.
Talk when you're calm.
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Rely on someone you trust for help or advice.
Rely on someone you trust for help or advice.
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Start with a statement that's to the point.
Start with a statement that's to the point.
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Be honest about how you feel.
Be honest about how you feel.
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Use "I" statements.
Use "I" statements.
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Talk about their concerns.
Talk about their concerns.
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Keep a calm tone.
Keep a calm tone.
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Come up with some solutions.
Come up with some solutions.
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Give them some time.
Give them some time.
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Earn their trust.
Earn their trust.
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Talk about good things, too.
Talk about good things, too.
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Find ways to compromise.
Find ways to compromise.
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Do your part at home.
Do your part at home.
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Follow up.
Follow up.
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