Teens & Parents: How to Earn Your Parent’s Trust
Communicate
Always Listen To Them
Give Specific Details
Be Honest
Stay On Task
Help Without Being Asked
Be A Good Student
Choose Friends Of Good Character
Follow The Rules
Think Twice
Control Your Emotions
Show That You Care
Show Respect
Trust Your Parents
How To Get Your Parents’ Trust Back If You’ve Lost It
Apologize Try not to expect anything in return. Though it would be nice if the apology immediately fixed everything, that is unlikely to happen. It’s possible that your parents may not know the best way to respond to your apology. The words you use are less important than speaking genuinely. Another part of apologizing is forgiving yourself.
Ask What Will Rebuild Their Trust
Understand Their Rules and Expectations
Demonstrate Responsible Actions
Alter Your Actions
Set Personal Boundaries
Repair The Damage
Always Be Completely Honest
Control Your Emotions
Hang in there!