* Always remember that you are really important to your parents-just as they are to you. You never know what you have got till it is gone.
* Acknowledge your parents' needs.
* Appreciate the rules your parents place around you. Without them the world is huge and frightening! Experience is the best teacher, their limits show that they care about you.
* Make it a open to eat together with the family. Involve yourself and participate in the family functions. You will learn a lot and like it too.
* You need your privacy but let your parents in-tell them what you are up to, do not shut them off.
* Remember your parents are just kids who grew up and had kids; though you might differ in tastes.
* If Your parents are separated, make an effort to stay in touch with the non-resident parent, by phone, letter or card.
* Try talking to your mates-they no doubt face the same challenging situations.
* Explain the world you live in to your parents-though it may be very different from how they view it.
* There is no problem without a solution, never, ever give up.
* Acknowledge your parents' needs.
* Appreciate the rules your parents place around you. Without them the world is huge and frightening! Experience is the best teacher, their limits show that they care about you.
* Make it a open to eat together with the family. Involve yourself and participate in the family functions. You will learn a lot and like it too.
* You need your privacy but let your parents in-tell them what you are up to, do not shut them off.
* Remember your parents are just kids who grew up and had kids; though you might differ in tastes.
* If Your parents are separated, make an effort to stay in touch with the non-resident parent, by phone, letter or card.
* Try talking to your mates-they no doubt face the same challenging situations.
* Explain the world you live in to your parents-though it may be very different from how they view it.
* There is no problem without a solution, never, ever give up.
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