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Sometimes, kids don’t think their parents are fair to them. When you want to _____ in a modern way, your mom doesn’t like you wearing a mini-skirt. When you are _____, they ask if you’re speaking to a boy or a girl. Sometimes it seems that you’re not as _____ to your parents as you used to be. How can you change such a situation?

Closing the Gap by the American author Jay McGraw gives advice on how to have a better _____ with your parents.

Both parents and children have needs. They need to feel they are _____ and loved. You should tell your parents your needs, and _____ what their needs are. To get your parents to know what you’re doing and what you want to do, you could talk about your school life now and your dreams for the _____. It helps your parents know more about you. Maybe you can think of a way to make _____ of you happy.

The book gives ways to help teens understand their parents. When you think “my parents don’t want me to have any fun”, it usually means your parents want you to be _____. The book gives you lots of ______, such as making time to talk, keeping a diary and showing your parents you are growing up. If you follow these steps, you will be able to make your home a happier place.