Bridge miscommunications by talking to parents, hearing their stories, and learning how they’ve shaped yours.

Miscommunication is often a "tap root" when a problem arises.

Don't assume people see things the ways you see them; they always see them as they see fit.

Say as much as you need to get your points through. Saying too little causes misinterpretations and unintended consequences since there isn't enough information for informed decisions to be made.

You might say "Life isn't fair!" and you only look at the negative. I say "Life has its ups and downs!" but the difference between me and you is that I look at the positive, too. You should try it sometime, it changes the way you think and live your life!

In life, school, or work, you must resourcefully act with purpose, curiosity, and wisdom toward positive outcomes, if not a vision.