Talking to Parents: Communication Skills Quiz

What is a possible outcome of bottling up your feelings?

• It makes you feel happy.

• It makes you feel stressed.

• It solves the problem.

• It makes you forget the problem.

What is one benefit of knowing your parent understands what you're going through?

• It increases your stress.

• It reduces your stress.

• It makes you feel alone.

• It makes you feel embarrassed.

Why might some kids avoid bringing up a problem with their parents?

• They think it will solve itself.

• They want to make their parents happy.

• They don't have any problems.

• They think their parents won't care.

What does it mean if your parents look concerned when you share a problem?

• They are angry with you.

• They don't care about the problem.

• They care and feel for you.

• They want you to stop talking.

Which of the following is a good way to start a conversation with your parents?

• "I don't want to talk."

• "Mom, I need to tell you about a problem I'm having."

• "Dad, can you guess what I'm thinking?"

• "Grandma, I have nothing to say."

Why is it important to explain your situation to your parents?

• To confuse them

• To help them understand your situation

• To make them angry

• To avoid talking

Why is it important to share good things with your parents?

• To make them jealous

• To help you be close and enjoy each other

• To avoid talking about problems

• To make them worry

What is a possible outcome if you are always honest with your parents?

• They will never believe you

• They will be likely to believe what you say

• They will ignore you

• They will get angry

What is a simple act of kindness you can do for your parents?

• Ignore their requests

• Brighten their day with a hug

• Demand more allowance

• Complain about chores

What is a good way to enjoy each other's company with your parents?

• Play a computer game alone

• Read a book out loud together

• Watch TV separately

• Stay in different rooms