When your adult kid goes silent during a tough conversation, they're protecting themselves, not being disrespectful. Acknowledge how heavy it feels, then give them a choice: reschedule or just listen. Saying "I'm here with you" instead of "I'm here to fix you" gives them control back.
What to say when your young adult shuts down. So if you've ever been in conversation with your young adult and you feel the energy change, one minute they're talking and the next minute a wall shows up, that's not disrespect. What they're doing in that moment is self-protection. And it's important to understand that. So instead of trying to fill the silence, you can say something like this. Hey, I see that this conversation is getting pretty heavy. Would you like to do this another time, or did you just want me to listen? See, when you do that, you give them the power. They have the choice now because you're not saying, I'm here to fix you. You're saying, I am here with you. And that's how you start to rebuild trust in a relationship. So if you like tips like this, please give me a follow. Also, I have a conversation starter guide I would be happy to send you. Just put guide in the comments and I'll send it right out.
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