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