Frat question...Don't laugh....

Olymom
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:51:09 +0000

Oh, I’ve field tested various words and I seem to get good traction with “terrified” – it kinda gives the kid the warning that if he doesn’t address this one, he’ll be hearing about it for a long time : )

A parent can still seem like an unfailable God to a teen (even after all those high school years of sarcasm). Letting them know that we really have moments where we are at sea can be a humanizing thing.

I also use the term “Fear DuJour” to discuss concerns. "Ok, the Maternal Fear DuJour is . . . " and we talk about what’s on my radar. It’s kinda hokey but it helps. Good luck!