Don’t read it first—face them directly
Basically, don’t read it. First, really look at how they’re doing and directly say, "I’m worried about you— is there anything you can talk about?
Your child has been acting differently lately. You find their diary on the desk. Do you read it to understand them, or respect their privacy?
Basically, don’t read it. First, really look at how they’re doing and directly say, "I’m worried about you— is there anything you can talk about?