Communication

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You probably chat all the time with your friends, text, email, talk on the phone. Communication with your friends is important, but how well do you communicate with others your age who you may not know so well, or maybe are not friends with? In life we are often put into situations where we have to work with others we may not know or be huge fans of, but we still have to make it work.

Have you ever been in this situation? What is your story, and what advice do you have to share with others?
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In your opinion, what do you find is the best way to communicate with the people you know? and what is the worst way?
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You probably talk to friends way more than you talk to your parents or other adults. That's natural. Even if you and your parents have a great relationship, you want to find your own path and make your own choices. Still, most of us want a parent'/adult's help, advice, and support at times. But talking to the adults in your life can seem difficult or intimidating — especially when it comes to certain subjects.

What are some tips you have used to make communicating with your parents and adults in your life easier?
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When parents feel connected to your daily life, they can be there for you if something really important comes up.
 * It's never too late to start.** If you feel your relationship with your parents and other adults is strained, try easing into conversations. Mention that cute thing the dog did. Talk about how well your little sister is doing in math. Chatting with parents every day not only keeps an existing relationship strong, it also can help a frayed relationship get stronger.

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