Teenagers

Do you often find that warm and open conversations with your parents become heated arguments and cold silence？ This is a common problem between teenagers and their parents.

Teenagers have both mental and physical changes when they are growing up. You may feel worried about your weight， voice， and height. If you cannot stand these concerns， your anger may break out， and your parents may become the first targets.

What’s worse， it seems difficult to balance your mental needs. You are no longer a small child but not yet an adult. It is a middle ground. You have a continued need for your parents’ care， but you also have a strong wish for independence. You may feel ready to make decisions by yourself but your parents may not agree， which can make you unhappy.

Sometimes， your parents may forget the rough ride of growing up and pay little attention to your feelings. They still treat you like a child and restrict you from making decisions on your own. Meanwhile， parents hope you can act like an adult. All of these can lead to a breakdown in the relationship.

Actually， the key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. When you disagree with your parents， try to calm down and think from your parents’ point of view. Maybe， they just want to help you avoid making similar mistakes. After you have thought it through， you can go to your parents and explain your decisions and feelings peacefully.

Just remember that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The changes and challenges you face during your teenage years can help you get ready for adulthood.

1.What do the underlined words “your parents may become the first targets” mean？

2.How can teenagers and their parents keep the peace with each other？

青少年阶段是儿童走向成人的过渡期，既有成长的喜悦与收获，也免不了遇到困扰与烦恼。（剩余1779字）