Living and dealing with kids can be a difficult job these days. However, living and dealing with parents can be even _______. Since I became a junior high school student, I _______ that communication is very important. With any relationship, you need to let _______ people know your feelings. If you are not able to communicate, things will become bad. If you are mad at your parents and avoid _______ to them, it won’t help. If you look up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it will say “the exchange of ideas and information. “_______a good relationship, you must improve communication skills. Let people know your feelings, even if it's just by writing a note. If you are trying to make your parents see something as you see it,tell them that you'll listen to what they say, and ask them _______ to listen to you. Then they may understand you better. Walking away only makes the situation worse.

Here is _______example. One night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she felt _______ would be rude of her to leave first. As a result, she got home late. Her parents were angry at first, but when Sophie explained _______ she was late, they weren’ so mad. Communication is the key to a good relationship.

Problems can only ________ with communication. So just keep it in mind: if you get into a situation like Sophie's, tell your parents how you feel.