1.Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along with your family,you can take action to improve the situation.The key to (1)
(keep) the peace is regular and honest(2)
(communicate).When you disagree with your parents,take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view.Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do not want you to go through(3)
same pain.After you have thought it through,explain your actions and feelings calmly,listen(4)
(careful),and address their concerns.
Through this kind of healthy discussion,you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax(5)
(they) control.
Just remember that it is completely normal(6)
(struggle) with the stress that parent child tensions create,and(7)
you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship.The good news(8)
(be) that this stormy period will not last for long.
Everything will turn out all right in the end,and the changes and(9)
(challenge) of your
teenage years will prepare you(10)
adulthood.