How to tell parents about pregnancy

How to tell parents about pregnancy

Pregnancy can become the happiest moment for some people and a real crash for others. Perhaps, the most terrible moment in case of unplanned pregnancy is the conversation with parents. It is difficult to foresee reaction of parents even if you have with them excellent relations.

Instruction

1. First of all, you need to be prepared for such responsible conversation psychologically. Remember how yours mother and the father reacted to various shocking events - both negative, and positive. Supported you? Shouted and made scandal? Did not show special emotions? Scroll a possible conversation in the head, think over answers to possible questions - so it will be easier for you to orient at any succession of events.

2. Pick up a propitious moment. If you see that at your parents the unlucky day was, and they are strongly angry, then it is better not to aggravate a situation. Gain the moment when all of you have enough time that quietly to discuss everything. For example, at supper or behind a family lunch. The certain moment is the key to success.

3. Think over the beginning of a conversation. The most difficult is to begin, words as if get stuck in a throat. Try so: ""I need to tell you something very important. I am pregnant"". Then wait, do not chatter. Let your parents will digest information.

4. Listen. It is difficult to foresee the first reaction. Even the quietest parents can begin to shout, and nervous - to reprimand. Do not interrupt parents, let will express the opinion on a situation and will exhaust.

5. Share the feelings. It is very important to show to parents, how do you feel. For example: ""Mother and the father, I know that I disappointed you. I and am disappointed in myself. And I am sorry that it is necessary to upset you"". Share the alarms and fears, for example: ""To me it is terrible, I do not know what to do in such situation that my friends will think"". Be not afraid to show the emotions even if it is necessary to speak weepingly. You should not keep everything in yourself, parents are your closest people.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team


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