Instead, your manner should be warm, loving and supportive as possible under the circumstances. Let it be known that you are attempting to interpret your needs and desires, while taking his emotional state into consideration. Postpone the conversation if he is under unusual stress from his work, or if he isn't feeling well, or if he has recently been stung by circumstances and events. Then when the timing, setting and manner converge to produce a moment of opportunity, express your deep feelings as effectively as possible. And like every good Boy Scout, be prepared.
Rock music is an expression of an adolescent culture.
On the other hand, it is unwise to appear dictatorial and oppressive in such manners. I would suggest that you keep your preteen so involved with wholesome activities that he does not need to dream of the days to come. These questions and answers are excerpted from the book, Dr. Dobson Answers Your Questions. Dr. Dobson is president of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the home. Neither these AP Materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and non-commercial use.