Arguments (争吵) between teenagers and parents can be a problem and should be taken seriously.
•A few examples of the arguments
| Parent: Mike is always making trouble in school. You'd better keep away from him. Ben: You don't know him as well as I do Stop trying to tell me who I can make friends with. |
| Parent: Don't spend so much time playing computer games. You should do something meaningful. Grace: I've already finished my homework. I just want to relax. |
| Parent: You got an F in your physics exam again. I'm disappointed （失望）with you. Jack: I did study hard. but it's just too difficult for me. |
•Some results of a survey
About 18% of the kids talk to their parents when they have problems.
Over 50% of the kids think their parents don't understand them.
Almost 50% of the parents talk to their children only about school.
•Some suggestions from experts
Communicate with your kids in a friendly way.
Encourage kids to share their feelings with you.
Take part in different activities together with kids.
