Become an Awesome Question Asker

Want to unlock the secret to asking questions in the game of teen parenting? Ask open-ended questions that require more than a “yes” or “no” as an answer. Before you ask a question, see if you can answer it in one word. (Example: “Did you have a good day?”) If yes, reframe it so your teen needs to give more information. (“What happened when you presented your history project today?”) Open-ended questions take more time to hear. Asking them shows your teen that you genuinely want to hear about their thoughts and feelings.

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