Adolescence
True or False: Yelling to get the child’s attention is a good tactic for communicating.
False
Name one tip for a parent when communicating with a young adult child
-Listen more than you talk
-Let them be independent
-Give them their privacy
-Be loving
True or False: The transition into adulthood is a crucial time for parent-child relationships
True
What is not a way in which communication changes with divorce:
A. avoid animosity
B. encourage reaching out to other adults
C. put down the other parent
D. encourage a strong sense of family
Put down the other parent
True or False: Young adulthood can be a hard time for the child but not for their parents
Name one cause for changes in communication in adulthood
Transition into college
Moving away
Starting a career
What is the theme of adolescence
Autonomy
What do children begin developing at this time of young adulthood?
- Values, beliefs, and opinions
What is one way in which parents act as safety nets during this time?
Financial support
coresidence
Emotional support