You will learn practical tips of fostering a better communication between parents and children.

1. o Talk to Parents
How t derstand
so T hey’ll Un

2. Where do we learn
how to
communicate?

3. How would you best
describe the
communication tactic
used in your home?

4.  Avoid
 Be
Defensive

5.  Being Right
 Mind Reading

6.  Blame Game
 Win Every
Arguement

7. Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is
found in those who take advice.
James 4:1-2
What causes fights and quarrels among you?
Don’t they come from your desires that battle
within you? You want something but don’t get
it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have
what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do
not have, because you do not ask God.

8. What is your
Communication
Style?

9. Why is
Communication so
Important?

10. • Passes information along
• Foundation of good
relationships
• Helps you get what you need.

11. • Gives you self-esteem.
• Helps you think better.
• Makes peaceful
communities.

12. Tips on How to Talk
to your Parents so
They’ ll Listen

13. #1—Talk About
Everyday Stuff, & do
it Every Day

14. • Find something trivial to
chat about each day.
• It’s never too late to start.

15. #2—Communication
is a Two Way Street

16. A. Be Clear and
Direct
• Find a good time to talk to them
• Plan your strategy
• Ask everyone involved to please
listen before responding.

17. Proverbs 18:13
He who answers before
listening- that is his folly and his
shame.
James 1:19
My dear brothers and sisters,
be quick to listen, slow to
speak and slow to get angry.

18. B. Be Honest
• Keep the focus on what you
want and how you feel
• If you're honest, your parents
will be likely to believe what
you say.
• Earn their trust.

19. Ephesians 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in
love, we will in all things grow
up into him who is that Head,
that is, Christ.
Proverbs 24:26
An honest answer is like a kiss
on the lips.

20. C. Try to
Understand their
Point of View
• Ask them what their concerns
are.
• Don’t assume you know what
they’ re thinking.
• Ask them to help you understand
why.

21. D. Try not to
Argue and Whine
• It won’t get you anywhere
• Be respectful
• This will show them a sign of
maturity and gain you respect

22. Bonus Tips

23. 1. Use the sandwich method
2. Avoid statements like “ You
never” or “ You always”
3. Never run off in the middle of
a conversation.

24. 4. Yelling doesn’t make people want
to change their minds.
5. Never say, “ I don’t love you
anymore” , or “ I hate you”
6. Try to always make eye contact
when speaking.

25. What if Talking to
your Parents Doesn’t
Work?

26. Gracefully accepting a
no can help you get
more yeses in the
future.

27. Ephesians 4:2-3
2 Be completely humble and
gentle; be patient, bearing with
one another in love. 3 Make
every effort to keep the unity of
the Spirit through the bond of
peace.

28. If you can’t talk to
your parent, seek out
other adults you can
trust.