Sometimes kids don’t think their parents are fair to them. When you want to dress in a modern way, your mom doesn’t like you to _________ a miniskirt. When you are making phone _________ to friends, they ask whether you are speaking to a boy or a girl. Sometimes it seems that you are not as _________ to your parents as you used to be. How can you become close again?

Closing the Gap by American author Jay McGraw gives advice on how to have a better relationship with your parents. The book gives ways to _________ teenagers understand their parents. When you think “my parents don’t want me to have any fun”, that usually _________ your parents want you to be safe. Both parents and children have needs. They need to feel they are _________ and loved. You should tell your parents your needs, and find out what their needs are. Then, you can think of a way to make all of you _________. The book gives you some idea.

①Take time to talk. You could talk about your school life and your plans in the future.

②_________ a diary. This is to help you understand more about yourself and your feelings.

③Show your parents you are _________. Wash your own clothes and help around the house.

Your parents will feel that you are no longer a small child.

If you follow these steps, you will be able to break down the walls __________ your parents and yourself.