Asking a friend to listen before giving advice: family practice

Subject: Asking a friend to listen before giving advice — optional family practice

Hello families and caregivers,

Here is a short school story you can talk about together.

A friend gives advice before hearing the full problem.

Ask: “How could the student ask for the help they actually want?”

One possible response is: “Could you listen to the whole situation first?”

Your child can talk, draw, or listen. A different answer may work too. This is optional; there is nothing to buy or return.

Thank you, Your school counseling team