Lesson 5 of 8
GIVE: kind disagreement
About 5 min
The goal
Keep a relationship strong while disagreeing.
Do it step by step
- 1
Think of a small disagreement with someone you care about.
- 2
Gentle: plan to avoid attacks or eye-rolls.
- 3
Interested: write one question you could ask about their view.
- 4
Validate: write one sentence that shows you get their side.
- 5
Easy manner: choose a light, friendly opening line.
For parents
Role-play both sides, swapping roles. Parents practising GIVE with teens makes it real.
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