Do you find that your dinners with your parents are less happy than before? Do you find it easier to chat in the past but now it's difficult? Do you and your parents often disagree on things? You're not alone. Many kids and their parents have such experiences.
When you're growing up, your body changes a lot. You might worry about getting taller or heavier than your friends, or about your voice changing or getting spots on your face. When you feel worried, you might get angry at your parents sometimes.
It's also hard to balance(平衡) your feelings as you grow up. You get to a strange time called middle ground— no longer a small child but not quite an adult(成人). You want to do things by yourself more, but you still need your parents' love and help. You want to make decisions by yourself, but your parents might not always agree. This can make you feel sad.
But don't worry too much about arguments with your parents. Many kids have them too. The most important thing is to talk to them. Tell them how you feel, even if it's hard. They might not agree with you right away, but if you keep talking and listening to each other, you can find a way to make things better.
Remember, your parents love you and want to help you. Sometimes they forget how hard it is to grow up. But if you keep talking to them and trying to understand each other, you can work things out. So keep trying, and you'll find that you and your parents can get along just fine.
