Parents of teens: If your teen came to you on a paranormal matter, how would you react?

Question

IF they claim they saw a ghost, spirits, dreams that came true etc.

I'm a teen doing research for a book my mom and I are writing on teen spirituality

Answer 1

I would explain to them why they are wrong.

Teenagers love to pretend these things.  That's why they dress as vampires, practice "wicca", play with Ouija boards, etc.  I went through the same phase myself, as did most kids.

Answer 2

It is amazing how fast parents think they completely understand what their teen may have just experienced.  I shelved all of that "When I was a kid" stuff because today is NOT the same as 1960, physically, emotionally or spiritually.  I paused - - then sincerely asked him to try to explain the situation.  I listened with no comment as he talked.  I asked him his take on the event.  I listened some more.  He was then ready to ask me my input.  I answered respectfully and sincerely with no downer or guilt trips.  We explored together.  He is now in college taking pre seminary classees.  We grew closer because of the exchange.

Answer 3

Whatever the subject, I hope I would be good enough of a friend and hear my young one out.

Answer 4

They're either seeing things, manifested in their own mind, or lying.