The school nurse is conducting a seminar for parents of adolescents on how to communicate with teenagers. Which guidelines might the nurse recommend? Select all that apply
A) Talk face to face and be aware of body language.
B) Ask questions to see why he or she feels that way.
C) Do not give praise unless the adolescent deserves it.
D) Speak to your child as an authority figure, not an equal.
E) Don't admit that you make mistakes.
F) Don't pretend you know all the answers.
Ans: A, B, F
In order to improve communication with teenagers, the parents should talk face to face and be aware of body language, ask questions to see why the teenager feels that way, not pretend they know all the answers, give praise and approval to the teenager often, speak to him or her as an equal (not talk down to him or her), and admit that they do make mistakes.
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