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In line with the children growth into teenager, their needs and behavior will be different. Some parents face this phase smoothly since they already know their teenager personality. In contrast, some other parents feel difficult to communicate openly and honestly with their teens. Teens often can not talk about whatever they need with their parents. There are many reasons why teens and parents cannot communicate effectively. Most reasons are based on misunderstanding between parents and teens. This may result big problems in future when a teenager needs to talk to a parent and she can not do so.

Before reducing the gap it is important to understand that parents should not blame teens in this problem. It is totally parents job to solve the problem. It is a dangerous gap because parents will have to communicate with their teens at some point during the most important and informative years of their lives. Therefore, parents must learn how to communicate openly and honestly with their teens about a wide variety of issues. It can start by making them feel as if their views and opinions really count and that they matter. This will open the discussions and also bring you closer to him. Try to remember some of the negative feelings and uncertainties that you experienced as a teenager and apply it to your teen’s situation. It is suggested not to make negative remarks to your teen about what she has said or done.

In addition, it needs great courage or your teen to come and talk to you about something that is very personal to him. So that, parents must give reward the teen by listening emphatically and respectfully. Never, ignore your teen’s feelings and emotions because it is usually a cry for help. Crying is needed sometimes to reduce the pain. Then, it is essential for parents to stay in lines and communicate openly at all times with their teens. You can also make your experience as a teen to be a basic of your communication.