How do you tell your adult child they smell?

Avoid shaming, embarrassing, or lecturing her. The conversation should be informative and educational. In having this conversation, talk to your daughter about the fact that other people can smell and observe the effects of her hygiene (dirty hair, soiled clothing, dirty teeth, bad breath).

Why does my daughter not care about hygiene?

Rule Out Mental or Physical Health Problems One of the most important things to consider about kids who have poor hygiene is that refusal to shower, bathe, or brush their teeth can sometimes be a symptom of depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, or another mental health issue.

What are the effects of poor hygiene?

Side effects of poor personal hygiene

• scabies.
• pubic lice.
• head lice.
• body lice.
• diarrhea.
• athlete’s foot.
• ringworm.
• pinworms.

How do you tell a family member they have body odor?

Don’t spend a lot of time building up to the observation; be direct. Use clear language, but don’t be insulting. Try saying, “Look, this is awkward, and I’m sure you’re not aware of it, but I really thought you’d want to know that you have a strong body odor.” There’s no need to lecture or get into a long discussion.

How do you support an adult child who is lazy?

Rather than negatively labeling an adult child in that way, here are three ways to be supportive: 1. Drop the “lazy” label. Okay, so what are you supposed to think if your adult child’s behaviors include one of more of the bullet points above?

How do you deal with an adult child who won’t talk?

Be a sounding board for adult children. Create an atmosphere in which your children always feel like they can talk to you, says Cynthia White, a Canadian-based freelance writer with a 29-year-old daughter and 32-year-old son. “Adult children will not always be asking for advice, but rather, just asking for a sounding board,” White says.

How to manage adult children with a less defiant child?

The calm, firm, and non-controlling approach is the heart and soul of my book, 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child . This approach has been found to be very helpful for managing adult children with whom it is tough to have a constructive conversation. After all, isn’t that the goal?

How can I help my struggling adult child?

Seeing your adult child without that label attached will open up new ways for you to understand, connect, and show support. 2. Be calm, firm, and non-controlling. No one likes to be told what to do, especially a struggling adult child.