Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the words given below. You may not use any of the words more than once: A emotional B overwhelmed C curious D reverse E reduce F romantic G embarrassment H awkwardness I parental J beloved K ridiculous L appreciate M cultivate N Therefore O Otherwise Parents and teenagers have different or even opposite things to worry about. For example, while a mother might have a hard time understanding why her teenagers' room is always a(n) (1) __________ of dirty stuff, the teenagers are more worried about their next exams and may think it is (2)________ for their mother to insist on keeping a clean room. It is therefore important for you to (3)__________ the differences and learn to communicate with your teenagers properly. (4)_________, your teenagers may say nothing and shut you out of their personal lives. Their refusal to talk with you may even create (5)_________stress in your life. Learning effective ways to communicate can (6)________ the situation of a difficult relationship, (7)_________ the stress of your life, and lead to a friendly realtionship with your teenagers. First, you should leran to discuss serious problems in daily conversations. So, important topics, such as driving a vehicle and building a(n) (8)_____________ relationship, could be dealt with through daily conversations. Second, learn to be an active listener. Many parents are so (9)___________ with their work that they could hardly take some time for their (10)__________ children. Spend your time listening and make sure your children like to talk about, and make sure yoru children feel they are being taken seriously. This will increase the chances of good communication.