Re: When people don’t talk
Muddy step children are never easy & there are only two ways to deal with them when they are in your home...
1) If they won't chat, then mention that you are in need of stimulating conversation so going to chat on your regular forum and see how they respond. If they don't respond then mention that they may like to help prepare the veg for dinner whilst you are busy.
2) Ask what they chat about with friends & encourage them to talk. If they respond you may learn something new & , if they don't, you have to accept that they are just like many other younger people!
Isn't that what the "Just Talk" ads on TV are all about?
You can try as hard as you like, but one thing I have learned is that it is not easy to change a person who has been brought up by others that have a different outlook on life. You just have to accept them for the people they are!