Difficult Conversations

"Send Ben a text"What makes a conversation "difficult"? Parents tell me all the time that they don't like having "difficult" conversations with their teens. "I don't like confrontation," some say. Or, "I don't want to make them uncomfortable."So, let's get curious for a minute. What is it that makes a conversation difficult?It's what we think about it. It's what we think the other person is thinking about it. It's a million other thoughts, but it always comes down to our thoughts. It's not that sex or pornography are inherently difficult things to talk about them, it just that we have a bunch of thoughts that make it hard to talk about. Thoughts like:"This is going to be weird," or"People don't talk about sex or pornography," or"This isn't normal.""Difficult" conversations DON'T have to be "difficult."And, it's 100% okay to feel some discomfort!Want to read the rest of the show notes CLICK HEREWant a FREE consultation. SCHEDULE HEREWant to join the Parenting with Perspective Community? JOIN HEREAre You Caught in the Parent Trap?Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.https://benpughcoaching.com/parent-trap-quiz