WHY TEENS REJECT HELP FROM THE PEOPLE WHO CARE MOST

Parents often observe that teens will talk to others but not to them.

This is not because the parent is unimportant.

It is because the parent is highly important.

Teens may fear:

• Disappointment

• Judgement

• Loss of independence

So they avoid vulnerability.

Distance is often a form of protection.

Connection improves when parents:

• Reduce judgement

• Listen without fixing

• Remain available

Over time, this builds trust….