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More Guidance - What Not to Say

 WHAT NOT TO SAY TO YOUR TEENAGER

  • "It's just puppy fat. Anyway you have a very nice face."

  • "I don't like your new boyfriend."

  • "I like your new boyfriend."

  • "Of course I love you unconditionally but…"

  • "Spots, blackheads and pimples don't matter. It's what's inside that counts."
WHAT NOT TO SAY TO YOUR PARENTS

  • "Mum do you think you should have another glass of wine? It's not good for the complexion you know."

  • "Of course you're not too old for that outfit, but maybe… um… it's a bit too young for you."

  • "I bet you were really nice looking when you were young."

  • "Well yes you have put a bit of weight on but at your age it hardly matters does it."

  • "No, I haven't slept with my boyfriend. We were too busy having sex."