Giving Advice: Always Remember The 3 T's
By Neil McNerney. Posted on .
Sometimes it’s so obvious what our child needs to do: Do your homework. Do it early and on time. Don’t wait until the last minute to get the homework or project finished.
Remember the 3 T’s:
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Tentative
Start with words like “You might have already thought about this…” or “What do you think about trying…” These statements will increase your teen’s likelihood of actually trying your suggestion.
Timing
Wait a few hours after you find out about a bad grade before giving any advice. When we give advice right away after bad news, our kids rarely hear it!
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Temper
If your child is cranky, no amount of advice will get in. Wait until a more receptive time.
