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Related Discipline FeaturesCommunication Skills for ParentsOne important listening skill to use when communicating with your teenager is using Door Openers, as opposed to Door Slammers. Door Openers are open-ended responses that do not convey evaluation or judgment. Door Slammers are just the opposite. They convey to your teenager that you do not wish to have this discussion with them.
Examples of Door Openers
Examples of Door Slammers
Source: Parent Effectiveness Training Related Discipline Features |
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