Teenagers share more with parents who actually listen instead of lecture. Put your phone away, give full attention, and skip the advice. How much your teen opens up depends entirely on whether they feel heard.
Okay, let me tell you a harsh parenting truth, especially if you have a teenager. As your child is growing up, they need less advice and more listening. They need you to just listen to them because the more you listen, the more they are going to share. Honestly, your listening ability is going to determine how much your child shares with you. So just stop the preaching, stop the explaining and the lecturing, especially if your child is 13+. Just listen closely, listen with open arms, with full attention, no phones, and a lot of connection. That itself will really strengthen the bond between you and your
