Acknowledge your own mistakes from "summary" of How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber,Elaine Mazlish
When you admit your mistakes, you're not only modeling a valuable life skill, you're also showing your teen that you're human too. You're demonstrating that it's okay to make mistakes, and that it's important to take responsibility for them. By acknowledging your own mistakes, you're also building trust with your teen. They see that you're honest and willing to admit when you're wrong, which can help strengthen your relationship with them. Additionally, when you acknowledge your own mistakes, you're setting a positive example for your teen. You're showing them that it's ...
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