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Read the following passage carefully. Write a summary on:

- frustrations and annoyances teenagers face as they grow to adulthood

- ways teenagers can deal with them

Your summary must be in continuous writing and should not be longer than 100 words, including the 10 words given below. Credit will be given for the use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Begin your summary as follow:

Teenagers experience frustrating moments with family and friends who may ...

            I'm sure that we as teenagers have experienced times when people we know well drive us up the wall and met people from time to time whom, for some reason or other, we just do not like. Can you remember times when your brother or sister seemed especially bossy, your teacher was cross with you for no reason at all, or a parent was being unnecessarily critical of something you had done? (appear too controlling and demanding.) Well, we meet these sorts of situations all the time. Life sometimes seems as if it is just a series of problems and arguments. For most of us, parents are probably the most frequent reason for such feelings. (Generally, parents seem to be the main cause.) But, every young person has difficulties with teachers, arguments or rows with their friends.

            Teenagers feel they have a lot to be angry or frustrated about in life. It is hard when you want so much to be grown-ups, to be able to make decisions, yet have to ask your parents' permission. It is difficult having to wait for things, being continually held back by adult caution when you are sure you are ready and able to handle new experiences. It is frustrating to be treated like a child when you know you are becoming an adult. (Teenagers who feel mature enough to face life experiences are frustrated when parents question their maturity by asking teenagers to exercise caution.) It is hard to have obstacles and restrictions placed in your way when you know you are capable and responsible. (This is restrictive and unsupportive.) In addition, you may find it hard to understand the reason adults vary so much in what they expect of you and in what they will allow you to do. (Teenagers are confused when adults show inconsistency in their expectations.)

            One way of dealing with this situation is to get angry. This is justifiable anger and a small amount of anger can be a good thing. Anger can bring problems out into the open and it can help to get things done. Anger about unfairness, selfishness, greed or unfair treatment can help to bring about changes and to put things right. (Showing anger to deal with frustrations is justifiable because problems are clarified and solved.) Another way to keep us going is to feel good about ourselves. The thing that is most likely to make us feel good is a happy relationship with another person. This is the sort of relationship we have within a family. Being praised, loved, valued as a person makes us feel good. We all have our doubts and uncertainties and it is support and words of encouragement from parents or other adults such as teachers that keep us going. (Feeling good and valuing compliments and encouragement from others help defuse frustrations.)Talk to your parents and other adults. Make them understand your needs and your frustrations will dwindle to nothing. (A heart-to-heart talk helps clear the air and create positive relationships.)

Answer

Teenagers experience frustration from family and friends who may appear too controlling and demanding. Generally, parents seem to be the main cause. Teenagers who feel mature enough to face life experiences are frustrated when parents question their maturity by asking teenagers to exercise caution. This is restrictive and unsupportive. Teenagers are confused when adults show inconsistency in their expectations. Showing anger to deal with frustrations is justifiable because problems are clarified and solved. Feeling good and valuing compliments and encouragement from others help defuse frustrations. A heart-to-heart talk helps clear the air and create positive relationships. (96 words)

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