Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it' s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don' t worry about it. Here are some suggestions for you to bridge generation gap（代沟）.
Don' t argue with your parents. Your parents probably won' t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don' t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise（和解）. Perhaps you and your parents disagree（有分歧） on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael' s mother didn' t agree with him about buying a car. They argued over it, but finally they came to a compromise. Michael bought the car, but only drove it on certain days. Of course your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect（尊敬） to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.
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