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Originally Posted by Aliantha
By having open, honest and meaningful communication with them, and believe me, I don't mean the bullshit piss in my pants kind of communication that some people might think is meaningful.
The thing is, I am my children's confidant. They come to me first with their problems and challenges. I know them.
That's how I'm going to know if they're trustworthy or not.
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I believe you and respect your right to parent as you see fit.
But let me ask one question. Not trying to pry here. How old is this kid that you are a conficant with? The age makes a huge difference. The communicative techniques and the childs desire to share with you, has in my experience and the experience of most people I know, decrease as they become teens and the peer group grows as a more important thing in their life.