【推荐1】Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.

Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (消除代沟).

Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

Try to reach a compromise(和解).Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect(尊敬)to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your value might help them see your purposes in life.   

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.

【推荐2】As students, we should work hard at school, but having a good rest is also very important. Maybe the followings are useful to relax.

First of all, we should think about what exactly causes us to feel tired or stressed. According to the Mayo Clinic, a lack of exercise is the main reason for the feeling tired. With this in mind, finding the time to do light exercise during the day could make a huge difference to our mood (心情).

Light exercise includes really simple things like walking, cycling, or even doing housework. This means that if you normally take the bus or subway to school, you could try walking instead. Or when you get home from school, spend 30 minutes or so cleaning up or helping your parents to make dinner.

Being more active is a great way to relax. But yet another way to feel better about yourself could be to take up a hobby. “In fact, hobbies are just as important to good health as exercise is, thanks to their abilities to reduce stress,” according to the health magazine Shape. And having a hobby is one of the best ways people can show passion (热情) and leadership.

A hobby could be anything. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it takes your mind off your daily worries. A new hobby could not only relax you, but it could also help you develop new skills. So, the next time you feel stressed, don’t forget to slow down and relax. Something as small as taking a quick run in the park could make a huge difference to your day.