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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It also reminds me of when I was teaching computers to GED teenagers and one boy started going off about what a waste of time school was and how he made more money than me - selling drugs, of course - he was unemployed in legitimate work and without a HS diploma. He was obviously feeling bad about himself and trying, somewhat successfully, to make me feel bad about my choices, after all, he was really making more money than me. But looking back, he was not happy and was just lashing out - he was a teenager after all - but, unfortunately did not have a supportive family who cared about him - I am not sure how his life turned out.[/quote]
This is PP from page 5 that suggested How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen & Listen So Your Kids Will Talk.  The book is attempting to help parents skip over the surface of what the teen is saying (you made bad choices, you don't deserve my respect) and get them to articulate their underlying message (I'm scared about my options for the future, and of failure).  The book suggests all sorts of corny and contrived responses for the parents.  Until you try them on your kid, the responses will seem ridiculous.  But they often work.[/quote]

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