[superwalker]

> Just be interested in what they're interested in, same as how to connect with anyone. Let them tell you about things.

Oh, so “just already be good at talking to your kids”. Appreciate the advice.

Seriously, this is for parents that want to do a better job. Your advice isn’t particularly useful as it isn’t specific enough for people that aren’t already connecting with their kids.

Perhaps propose more specific actionable advice. You can’t listen to someone that isn’t talking. What should they ask or share to break the ice?

[em-bee]

actionable advice: pay attention to your kids interest. and use what you learn when the situation calls for it.

there is a new movie out that i think you'll enjoy. shall we go watch it?

or, i saw a shop with your favorite style clothes, comics, whatever on sale on the way home. you may want to go check it out...

taking interest in other people means paying attention to things that you can do to help them further their interests.

you should to the same with your partner too, btw, so that when the kids are there you already have practice. and you can also do it with your friends. taking interest is a big factor in any relationship. taking interest means you care about them.