Listening

lis-ten: to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.

As young children we are always told to listen to what adults tell us. As important as it is for young children to listen it is also important that older children and adults listen as well. Listening is a big part of communication and without communication nothing can be accomplished. Teenagers often think that they know everything so they can make their own rules and don’t need to follow anyone’s advice. If teens take the time to listen they can learn valuable lessons without having to experience any sort of trouble.

Relationships are built on communication so it is important to listen to what the other person is saying. A good friend will listen to what you have to say and try and help you. If the person you are talking to ignores what you have to say then there is no respect. Just by listening to what others have to say you are showing them that you do care about what they have to say and how they are feeling. If you want a relationship to work you need to be able to be quiet and listen. Listening is a very important skill that everyone should have or be developing. No one can be a good leader if they don't listen to what others around them are saying. Leaders need to show that they respect others thoughts and ideas by being willing to listen to them. To be a good team member we need to listen to the other members and work together toward a common goal.