What Children Hear

Michael Ungar’s book, “Too safe for their own good: how risk and responsibility help teens thrive” was a favourite of mine during my parenting years.

The book's message on the nuances of communicating with teens remains highly relevant for teachers, counsellors, and parents.

The following is taken from Pages 122-124 and demonstrates the stark difference between what we say and what the child hears. While the message might be the same, how we say it can have a profound impact - positive or negative - on how that message is received.

Take a look…

Reference:
Ungar, M. (2007). Too safe for their own good: how risk and responsibility help teens thrive (pp. 122-124). Toronto: McClelland & Stewart.

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