How To Improve Communication With Your Teenager, According To A Licensed Counselor
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Julia Austin
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Keep what your teen shares with you confidential
Cofield points out that among parents in the Black community it’s “More common to talk to family members and peers about what might be going on with the teens. A major issue with Black teenagers is feeling like they can’t trust their parents and the concern that what they tell them will be the topic among the family or their parents’ friends making them feel more shame and/or guilt for their feelings.”
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