lethingocbich16122001 3/10/2025 9:34:06 PM

Parent/teen conflict is common; the important thing is for parents to assure their teen it is safe to have their say and that you will respond. It isn't a calm and sunny relationship with a parent that gives a teenager the strength he or she needs - it is an open, trusting relationship that offers respect even in the face of heated disagreement. These conflicts often help teens hone their distinctive identities, but parents should follow some general rules:

Avoid humiliation: shaming your son or daughter by outlining their faults will reinforce divisions between you. Teenagers list "being judged" as among their pet peeves with parents. Judging and listening are mutually exclusive.

Minimise problems: avoid saying things such as "You'll forget all about this in no time", or, "you're too young to be serious about this". Instead say: "yes, this makes sense to me" (not "I feel the same" or "I know just what you mean").

Show your interest: skip over the tension between you and focus on something positive. Offer to help with practical things, such as getting him the school supplies he needs or buying her a magazine or book you know she would like.

Present a different perspective: "What about looking at it another way?" is more likely to be accepted than "that's not how it is".

Explain negative responses: when you object to something a daughter says or wants to do, explain your response in terms of your feelings and beliefs: "when you talk to me like that I feel..." rather than, "you have a bad attitude".

(Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/mar/08/parent-teenager-conflict)

Câu 641:

What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How parents can win arguments with their children (1)

B. Parents humiliating their teenage children (2)

C. Strategies to minimise conflicts between parents and teens (3)

D. How teens can avoid quarrels with parents (4)

Câu 642:

What should parents do to if objecting to their children’s idea?

A. responding in relation to their feelings and beliefs

B. humiliating their teens

C. ignoring the idea and giving punishments

D. making a fuss about the problems

Câu 643:

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “sunny” as used in the passage?

        A. shiny        B. with sunshine        C. friendly        D. warm

Câu 644:

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “reinforce” as used in the passage?

        A. weaken        B. enlighten        C. lessen        D. deepen

Câu 645:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a rule parents should follow to help teens improve their identities?

        A. elaborating negative responses        B. ridiculing the ideas of children

        C. expressing interest                D. minising problems

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