Family Ages 18 to 25

Back home for the summer

When home feels tense, picking a calm moment and talking about what each of you needs can reset things. Listening first helps.

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The situation

You moved back home for the summer, and you and your dad keep arguing about chores and curfew.

Dinner turned into another shouting match tonight.

What would you do?

  • Ask for a calm time to talk about house rules.
  • Slam the door and stop talking to him.
See the recommended choice and why

Recommended choice

Ask for a calm time to talk about house rules.

When home feels tense, picking a calm moment and talking about what each of you needs can reset things. Listening first helps.

Your next step

Suggest a time to talk when you are both calm.

Words you can use

“Can we sit down tomorrow and figure out house rules?”

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