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What does it mean?
Children rarely share personal information willingly, except for trivial or embarrassing details.
In plain terms
Kids usually only want to share silly or embarrassing things.
What can you take from it?
Use humor to build rapport when communicating with children.

Where it applies

  • family conversation
  • parenting humor

Putting it to work

  • lighten conversations
  • expect privacy

Questions to consider

  • What makes children open up?

Another view

Older children may be willing to share much more than implied.

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