How do i ask my parents to get me a counselor with out them freaking out? i really want someone to talk to that won't judge me, and that i dont have a relationship with. Someone i can really talk to. but i'm afraid my parents will make a big deal out of it, or will ask me why i don't talk to them. How can i ask in a way they won't get upset or question me? Thanks for your help. ( i'm 13 almost 14 yr old female)
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Q: How do i ask my parents?
Answers (2)
10/12/09 12:43pm
Sarah,
Judy gave you some good advice. Please keep in mind that they may seem upset, but that's concern for you. They may ask a few questions too. That's normal for parents. Just be calm and work through the conversation with them. I remember how hard this type of thing was for me at your age. Now, as a parent myself and looking at it from both sides, I can tell you that what you see as "making a big deal of it" may not be as big as you feel it to be. If you explain it to them the way you explained it here, you may be quite surprised by how well they react and how willing they are to get you what you need.
Please let us know how things go?
Teri
10/11/09 9:18pm
Hi Sarah,
How brave of you to reach out. Here is a suggestion- tell them you love them and appreciate them and know that they are there for you--(or whatever words are comfortable for you) and that you would like the chance to talk to a counselor as well since there are some things you may not feel comfortable talking to them about. Start with a bunch of positive things about them:) You could tell them it is nothing serious to worry about, you just want an objective ear to listen to you, someone who doesn't know you.
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