Using the information you read as a source, write a short article for your school newspaper to help parents and teenagers communicate better.

Assignment 3.2
Communication

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Date:

Directions: Good communication between parents and teens is very important. Yet, communication with parents is often a source of conflict.

Read these two articles about the communication between adults and teens. The first is written for parents and the second is written for teens.

http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adolescence.html

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/talk-to-parents.html

After reading the articles, answer the questions below. use complete sentences.

1. Do you think the article provides good advice? Why or why not? (1 point)

2. What is one thing you learned from the article written for parents? (1.5 points)

3. What is one thing you learned from the article written for teens? (1.5 points)

4. Using the information you read as a source, write a short article for your school newspaper to help parents and teenagers communicate better. Your article should be at least three paragraphs long. Be sure to include the following information:
• Explanation of the importance of good communication between teens and parents
• Communication advice specifically for parents
• Communication advice specifically for teens
(7 points each paragraph – 21 points total)