Below is a list of 12 Roadblocks to communication. Each of these shut down communication with others. Which ones do you see yourself doing and how is it impacting your relationships?
1. Ridiculing, Name Calling, Shaming
Such messages can have a devastating effect on self image and may lead to similar responses back. Messages like this will not encourage others to look at what they are doing realistically. Instead, they will focus on the unfairness of the message.
2. Criticizing, Judging, Blaming, Disagreeing
This message makes others feel bad, incompetent, inadequate, inferior and/or stupid. They may respond defensively – after all, no one likes to be wrong! Evaluation such as this cuts off communication – “I won’t tell you if you’re going to judge me!” [Read more…] about What Stops Your Kids from Listening to You?