When you say， "You shouldn't do that，" to a teenager，your feedback （反馈） is likely to be met with an eye roll. By the time kids turn into teens，they don't think they need much help from adults — especially their parents.
It's important for your teens to be able to hear constructive criticism without automatically becoming defensive. They'll need your advice on how they can improve their chances of success. But before they can take that advice，they'll have to be open to listening to it. Every time you give your teens constructive criticism，you give them an opportunity to grow and change.
If you're offering constructive feedback，view your role as a guide. Point out what your teen did well while adding what she/he could do better next time. Besides，point out mistakes in a gentle manner. It can help them see that mistakes aren't something they should be ashamed of. They can learn how to bounce back from failure.
If your teens don't trust you when you are giving them feedback，they won't listen to what you have to say. Rather than thinking about how to apply your feedback to their life，they'll invest their energy into thinking why your advice doesn't matter. If your teens respect you，they'll have respect for your opinion.
It must be noted that after you've expressed your concern，ask your teens for their opinion. Showing a willingness to listen to them can go a long way toward encouraging them to listen to you.
A. Listen to your teens' opinion. B. It could help them become a better person. C. Instead，they can use it as a learning opportunity. D. Your teens need to know how to improve their social skills. E. For constructive criticism，a healthy relationship is necessary. F. Then，they'll need to be able to be open to changing their behavior. G. However，constructive criticism can be essential to your teens' welfare. |
