Table of Contents
- 1 What are the subjects you do not discuss with your parents?
- 2 What are the topics to discuss with parents?
- 3 How do you talk to your parents about serious topics?
- 4 What should I talk to my parents about?
- 5 Why am I afraid to tell my parents about my thoughts?
- 6 What if my parents don’t know the best way to respond?
What are the subjects you do not discuss with your parents?
10 Topics to Avoid Discussing With Your Parents If You Don’t Want Them to Backfire on You
- How to raise your children.
- Your partner’s problems.
- Your relationships with other family members.
- That you didn’t listen to them.
- Your lifestyle.
- Their parental mistakes.
- Conflicts in your relationships.
- Spending money.
What are the topics to discuss with parents?
Important questions you should ask your parents:
- What was your childhood like?
- What were you like in high school?
- How would your parents have described you?
- When you think about a fork in the road in your life, what was it and why did you choose that particular path?
- What happy memory will you cherish forever?
How do you talk to your parents about serious topics?
It makes it easier when you need to discuss something more serious.
- Find something to chat about each day. You can keep it brief and casual.
- Do things together that you both enjoy. Go for a walk.
- It’s never too late to start. If things feel strained between you and your parent, ease into it.
- Put feelings into words.
How do you talk about difficult topics?
- Eliminate distractions.
- Use an “I” statement.
- Communicate what you’d like to happen.
- Identify what they’re feeling.
- Build on the talk.
- Acknowledge that pain is individual.
- Use active listening.
What are some family topics?
Relationship Education
- Social and Emotional Development Programs.
- Sibling relationship programs.
- Interpersonal violence prevention.
- Bullying and Cyberbullying.
- Marriage Preparation.
- Marriage Enrichment.
- Re-marriage Preparation/Enrichment.
- Gay/lesbian relationship programs.
What should I talk to my parents about?
There are lots of things you might need to talk with your parents about including your mental health, sex and relationships, situations you need help with or fights with friends. There could be a million things you might need to talk to your parents about! But at the same time it can be hard to open up to them.
Why am I afraid to tell my parents about my thoughts?
Many people report being afraid to tell their parents because they do not want to upset them. Sometimes we don’t understand where troubling feelings or thoughts are coming from and feel guilty for having them. A good question to ask yourself in this situation is how would you feel if someone you love were suffering and came to you?
What if my parents don’t know the best way to respond?
Even if they do not know the best way to respond, it is important that you speak up for yourself, as we know the earlier a person gets help the better they are in the long-run. You may have to turn to other trusted adults or mental health resources if needed. “My parents will ask too many questions.”
How do I talk to my parents about my breakup?
Be honest with where you are and think about the specific support you need from them. Focus on actions they can take or things they can change. “My parents will be sad or disappointed.” It might be hard for your parents not to show that they are sad, upset or disappointed.