A parent should ask about a child's feelings. A parent should not only ask about facts. This helps the child share more easily.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A parent should ask about a child's feelings.
A parent should not only ask about facts. This helps the child share more easily.
A parent can ask about feelings. A child can talk about feelings more easily. A child might not remember all the facts. Asking about feelings helps the child connect with the parent. This makes talking easier for the child.
A parent asks, 'What was the most frustrating part of your day today?' The child talks about a difficult moment. If the parent asks, 'What did you get on the math test?', the child might just say a number. The first question helps the child share more.
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A parent can describe what a child is doing. A parent can also guess what a child might be feeling.
A parent can explain a child's feelings in simple words. This helps the child understand what they are experiencing.
A parent can describe what a child seems to be feeling. This is like a sportscaster describing a game.
A person's first reaction is often to fix a problem. However, the upset person first needs to feel heard.
A parent should ask about a child's feelings. A parent should not only ask about facts. This helps the child share more easily.