Wondering why your teenager just doesn’t seem to get it, here are 3 tips to get your teenager to listen to you in 2025.
Ever feel like talking to your teenager is like speaking a foreign language? It sometimes even feels like it’s not the first time you’re telling them the same thing.
I know the feeling. We are in the same boat, but I’d like to provide you with 3 ACTIONABLE Tips To Get Your Teenager To listen to you in 2025.
Many parents express frustration that their teenagers never seem to listen. You offer advice, set expectations, or share your concerns, and all you get in return is an eye-roll or complete disregard. It feels like you’re talking into the void.
Here’s the hard truth: Most teenagers don’t ignore us because they don’t care.
They tune out because they feel talked at rather than talked with. Studies show that one-way communication, where the parent dominates the conversation, often leads to disconnection and rebellion.
Changing The Way We Communicate
Imagine your teenager not only hearing you but also respecting and even applying your advice.
It starts with changing the way we communicate—from lectures to dialogues.
3 Actionable Tips to get your teenager to listen to you in 2025:
- Ask Open-Ended Questions: Shift from “Did you do your homework?” to “What’s the most interesting thing you learned today?”
- Respect Their Space: Timing is everything. Choose moments when they are more open to talking, like during a car ride or a shared activity.
- Get the Behaviour You Want: We would normally express the behaviour we do not want instead of the behaviour we want. For example: “STOP PLAYING WITH YOUR PHONE!” – Well we know what happens next… They play on it even longer! Show patience and respect in conversations, even when you’re frustrated.
Discover how small tweaks to your communication style can foster a deeper connection.
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