If you are a mother of young boys then you know how important it is to learn how to talk to them. Not only can you avoid embarrassing them during social situations but you’ll also find that they will listen more carefully when you have a meaningful discussion with them. Of course talking to your boys can’t be limited to what they want to hear so here are a few pointers on how to go about improving your interaction with them. It’s always best to start early.
You may think that just because your teenage son is old enough to talk: he already understands what you’re talking about. On the contrary, boys want and need to have as much input into the topics they talk about as their parents. One reason that they do this is to show that they are grown up and that they can take a critical approach to any conversation. They don’t want to feel like they are being pushed into conversations that they aren’t comfortable with. To make sure that your teens get involved in the conversation you want to start early.
A good way to start a conversation with your teen’s: is to ask them questions that lead them into deeper conversation. For example, if you notice that your son’s are getting a little bored during lunch then try asking them questions related to the topic at hand. One of the easiest questions to start a conversation with your son’s is: “What did you have to eat today?” If your son brings up a food item then you can respond with: “You said dead rats. What did you have to eat?”
Another great way to start a conversation with your son’s is to tell them little white lies: Don’t be afraid of using these white lies. They are actually a powerful tool to use during your conversations with your boys. You will find that not only will this allow you to get some valuable information out of your boys, but it will also give them a very easy way out of any uncomfortable situation that they may be caught in.
In addition to using little white lies when you talk with your sons: you should also try not to force any conversation on them. This is exactly what every parent tries to do during the first few times that their child starts acting out. Instead of asking your little boy what he did last night, you should start talking to him about basketball or football. He won’t know what to say because he won’t know what’s being talked about. If you keep this up, eventually your son will start to feel more comfortable around you and he’ll want to come talk to you during his next visit.
The most effective way to talk to your teenage boys: is to take a casual approach and allow them to finish what they’re doing. If they have an awkward conversation, you can always politely end it. This doesn’t mean you have to talk down to them or treat them like they’re some little kid.
If you want to be successful with your talking skills, you have to learn how to be awkward.
