Avoid giving unsolicited advice from "summary" of How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber,Elaine Mazlish
When we offer unsolicited advice, we run the risk of alienating the very people we are trying to help. It can be frustrating when we see someone struggling and we believe we have the perfect solution to their problem. However, our good intentions may not always be received in the way we hope. Teens, like anyone else, want to feel respected and understood. When we jump in with advice without being asked, we may inadvertently send the message that we don't trust them to figure things out on their own. This can be counterproductive to our goal of helping them navigate their challenges. Instead of offering unsolicited advice, it can be...
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