Teaching Assertive Communication: An Essential Life Skill

Is your child a passive or aggressive communicator? Learning more about these communication styles can help you understand where your child is coming from and encourage assertive communication skills for more effective interactions with others. Passive Communication Passive communicators are very sensitive to others’ needs and sacrifice their own needs. • They are very worried about how others feel. • They need reassurance from others for their own choices. • They give up what they want to please other people. • They have a hard time making decisions. Pros: Passive communicators can empathize with people. They make others feel loved and appreciated, and they are…   Read in browser »