How To Spend Quality Time With Your Parents

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Hanging out with the folks can be fun. Really. Trust us.

To complete this How-To you will need:

An open mind
A project, event, or activity
A positive attitude

Step 1: Do something active

Do something active. Take a hike together, go cycling, rent some Jet Skis. Exercise increases the brain's production of endorphins, the feel-good chemicals, putting everyone in a good mood.

Step 2: Try something new

Try something new and preferably daring. Research shows that sharing a new experience—especially one that's a little scary—helps people bond.

Step 3: Play a team game

Play a game where the family can divide into teams—like you and your dad against your mom and brother in a game of bowling, tennis, or golf. Rooting for the same side is a great equalizer.

Tip: Ask your parents about their past. It's a safe subject that they'll warm to; plus, it will remind you that your parents were once young, too.

Step 4: Laugh with each other

Laugh with each other. Rent a few comedies, take in some stand-up acts, or just exchange funny family stories around the dinner table. Psychologists who have researched laughter say that it builds strong connections.

Step 5: Play cards

Play cards together. According to one study, you can learn more about a person in one game of cards than you could on 12 dates. Imagine what insights you could gain into people you've known your whole life!

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[jdawgg904]

during the movie, that guy has a boner

[towerofdave]

smoke a blunt wit ur parents

[notpointed]

@alberto14able treat them as though you knew for certain that they are going to die tomorrow, that helps

[alberto14able]

@notpointed i guess.....

[notpointed]

@alberto14able I guess step 1 is always: take control of your life, forgive anything they ever did to you, do not let them control you again

[alberto14able]

i cant spend time with my parents because either i would get ignored, be told to do chores, or end up in a fight especially when my step dad is around :/

[SuperQuickTips]

what if your daddy works from 10 am to 2 am and your mom never wants to do anything

[SupahMarioGirlie]

I try to spend time with em but 5 min later it ends up them lecturing me about college :|

[hannahmariegrant]

I WANT THAT PUPPY!

[pokemonhalo]

67% of teens want to spend more time with their parents like me but what if their parents don't want to spend time with them? lol

[shatzu647]

there are no blacks in any of these videos! what racist people...

[randigaleandtk]

Holy crap! they were kids too? I thought they came from magical goose eggs!

lol :D