Ep 128: Persuade Your Teen With Story

<p><a href="https://talkingtoteens.com/podcast/persuade-with-story/">Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episode</a></p><p><br></p><p><br>Often as parents we think telling our teen the facts about vaping or texting while driving or will show them that they need to change their behavior. The danger is so clear! When we are in the same room or car as our teen, they may go along with us, but spewing facts at someone rarely causes a person to affect long-term changes to their behavior. But how exactly can you persuade your teen to change for the better if they reject facts? The answer is simple: tell a story. </p><p><br>We are affected by stories every moment of the day. In fact, our brains are wired to create narratives about the world and our own lives. Rarely do objective facts persuade as strongly as an emotionally engaging story. But telling a story properly is another matter. </p><p>Fortunately this week, story-crafting expert Lisa Cron, is ready to help us learn how to spin a tale. Cron is an accomplished writer, literary agent, and TV producer. She’s the author of the new book<em> </em><a href="https://amzn.to/2O3JQZB"><em>Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life</em></a>. Cron believes that to make what you say impactful, you have to switch from using facts to telling an engaging emotional story. In today's episode, Cron shares useful advice on how to get your teens to obey your wishes and see your perspective by changing the way you share information with them... </p><p><br>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://ZoomTutor.com">ZoomTutor.com</a>, home of the Better Grades, Fast Guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://talkingtoteens.com/podcast/persuade-with-story/">Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episode</a></p><p><br></p>