Have you been cut off by your teenager? No matter what you say to your kid, he or she will just turn away with an annoyed expression? Or every time he or she gets home from school, your teen goes straight to his or her iPad and cover his or her ears with headphones? And all you can do is just hold your breath and choose the right words to engage your teen in a good conversation.
Well, it's a no laughing matter, especially when it's getting hard to initiate conversation. It is even frustrating and alarming when you don't know the reasons for your child's silence.
Nevertheless, it is important to know why your teen is giving you silent treatment. For one, maybe it is giving your child a feeling of great power over you or maybe, he or she has a lot of things to say but just can't say it, that's why your teenage baby just leaves you with a phrase "I know mom."
To understand your child's behavior, here are some things your son or daughter probably wants you to know that's why he or she doesn't pay any attention to you:
1. No one understands me. You don't understand me and I don't understand you either.
2. If I do what you're asking of me, will you buy me a new phone?
3. I love you, you are the most important person to me. I'm just sad and frustrated.
4. Why are you worrying too much? No need to worry, I know more than you do.
5. I'm not paying any attention to you because you're an idiot.
6. I literally don't have any idea what you just said because all I can see is your mouth moving and all I can hear is blah, blah, blah.
7. I'm the only one of my friends who doesn't have a car and the latest iPhone.
Developing strong communication with your teen takes a lot of time and effort. Just be patient and try to understand your child and make her feel that you will walk with him or her no matter what. Surely, your kid will eventually talk to you about anything. Make them feel assured of your love, understanding and tender loving care.
