How to Talk to Teenage Girls

For parents, building a rapport with their teenage daughters is difficult at best. Teenagers undergo a period of transition and development that can be overwhelming. Female teens experience a more drastic period of growth than males do. The onset of menstruation, breast development and self-esteem issues begin in the teen years. Talking to teenage girls requires a great deal of sensitivity. Also, teenage girls tend to be rebellious, more withdrawn and distant. It takes patience to gain trust. The surest way to get teen girls to open up is to find out their interests.

Instructions

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      Approach her as a friend would if you are her parent. Set up a day to spend time with her. Ask her what she would like to do. Ask her about school, work and any topic you think will get her to start talking. Avoid showing frustration if she does not want to spend time with you.

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      Put yourself in her shoes. Adopt her ways of communication. Send her text messages. Add her as friend on whatever online social networks she is a part of. Respond to updates she makes on these websites, but don't overwhelm her. Spark a conversation about the posts or status updates she's made.

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      Get to know her close friends and her boyfriend. Invite her friends over for dinner so you can get a sense of her conversational interests.

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      Show sensitivity when talking to her. Avoid being overbearing because this will only push her away.

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