Engage With Your Teen

Here’s a simple way to engage, whether they’re on the other side of the couch or the other side of the state.

Save the “The Answer is…” picture, below, to your phone photos.

Text it to your teen and ask, “What’s the question?”

The answer is…

What’s the Question?

Maybe you’ll take a really math-y approach to this…with questions that include…

or, you might think out-of-the-box and come up with a real life example, such as…

How many grandkids does Nana have?

or

What year was Great Aunt Ruby born? 19__

Out-of-the box answers can be a low-pressure way to engage with each other.

Yes, your teen may think you’re crazy.

(Hint: they probably already do.)

But, they’ll know (somewhere, deep down in their soul) that you’re trying…that you want to engage and be part of their life.

And, isn’t that the point?

Have fun with this one! And don’t rush the process…critical thinking is NOT a race!

Here are some possible questions to help you get started:

You’ve got this!