How to Give Advice to a Teenage Girl

I normally think of and write my own articles. Not this time. This How To comes directly from the mind of my 15 year old daughter. She has used it to soothe other girls and thinks the advice would extend to eHow readers as well.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One teenage girl requiring advice

1. 

   Show Sympathy
   Be sympathetic to her concerns. I'm guessing here, but I think this shows empathy with her and that you're open to hearing what's on her mind.

2. 

   Relate to Her
   What she is telling you may sound like total nonsense to an adult. But stay with her and try to see the issue through her eyes.

3. 

   Give the Advice You See Fit
   Adults should have a better world view than teens. Share your wisdom, even if they don't accept it at first.

4. 

   Reassure Her
   Try to rebuild her self esteem with some reassuring words. Tell her how terrific she is. Remind her of her many qualities.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to put yourself in her situation. It will help you relate.
• Don't laugh at or otherwise insult her.

[girltogirltalk]

on 2/10/2009 There are websites teens can go to for teen girl advice:
http://www.GirltoGirlTalk.com
Check it out, I think it is a valuable tool for teens that need advice!

[torque63]

on 12/14/2007 Teens need parents that can listen first, some teens only want to be heard, offer advise only if they request it or put it in terms like "when I was your age, I had a friend that had a problem like yours" then offer your advise.