FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

 Communication Techniques: 

Communication is the process of giving, receiving, and understanding messages.

It involves exchanging ideas, understanding, listening, expressing oneself, talking and using body language, facial expression, and a host of other behaviours.

  Types of communication: 

1. Verbal Communication; This is one of the most common ways of c communication which involves sending or receiving information through talking, singing storytelling, etc. 
2. Non-verbal Communication; This type of communication sends and receives information through pictures, facial expressions, acting, and use of body language. 

 Communication Skills: 

Communication skills could be learned to be able to communicate effectively. This could be done through:

1.    Active listening skills
2.   Using the ‘I’ statement so that one can express how he or she feels.

  iii. Paraphrasing what the speaker is saying to ensure understanding.

1.   Boldness; avoiding being shying or soft-spoken.
2.   Knowledge; having relevant facts in issues to be discussed.
3.  Expressing feelings honestly and clearly without putting the other person down

   vii. Offering possible non-verbal messages such as a smile or touch. 

Importance of Honest Communication about Pubertal Concerns to Responsible Parents.

When we communicate about pubertal concerns to our parents, we stand to gain the following:

1.         It helps us to learn about ourselves as males and females
2.       It allows us to know how our parents feel about us.

  iii.   It enhances healthy relationships within our family

1.     It helps us to make good decisions and increase our self-esteem
2.     It boosts our knowledge and understanding about pubertal health (hygiene during puberty) month and facts about puberty and gives us a level of acceptance of ourselves.