As your charming child changes into a rebellious teenager, take a deep breath and have a good look at the situation before you throw up your arms in anger or distress. Your teen takes a vital step towards adulthood by way of fighting against your rules, regulations and attitudes. Moving beyond their previous dependence on parents, teachers and other adults, teens learn to make decisions, understand the consequences of their behavior and get ready to take on adult responsibilities.
The growing need for independence sits at the heart of teenage rebellion. Many teens prefer to use peers as role models and often begin to question the reasoning behind home and school boundaries as they step closer to adulthood. The physical changes involved in adolescence coincide with(与…相一致) emotional, intellectual and moral growth, points out Kids Health---all of these can affect teenagers strongly and leave them feeling at a loss and stressed. They test different types of behavior, and it’s through this testing and boundary pushing that they learn what works and what does not from their own successes and mistakes.
Changes to a teenager’s hair and clothing emphasize her growing independent tastes and highlight her inclusion in a group of friends. Her opinions may begin to differ from yours as she develops her own values, leading to potential conflicts on subjects ranging from television programs to world affairs. A teen may break family rules regarding chores, loud music and schoolwork and find herself facing unwelcome punishment as a result. These acts of rebellion normally occur from time to time rather than continuously. They give teenagers the chance to see the results of their decisions for themselves and learn when rebellion may be a mistake.
Unhealthy patterns of rebellion can include acts of rebellion that increase in frequency. Violent bursts of anger, physically and emotional destructive behavior and offensive language may indicate that your teen feels bitter hatred towards adults and authority and needs help in navigating those feelings. Watch for falling grades, frequent truancy(逃学) from school or sudden changes to friendship, as these could indicate a variety of problems, including drug, alcohol or tobacco abuse.
A rebellious teenager has the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

A．dependence on parents

B．disobeying rules and regulations

C．making his own decisions

D．preparing to undertake adult duties

According to Paragraph 2, we can learn that during adolescence teenagers ____.

A．want to learn from the older generation

B．remain unchanged

C．are under pressure and feel confused

D．need to be told what to do

The underlined phrase “inclusion in” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __.

A．fitting in	B．separating from
C．competing in	D．fighting for

In the last paragraph, parents are advised ______.

A．to leave them alone when their teens behave badly

B．to neglect their teens’ possible unfavorable experiences

C．to blame their teens for no reason

D．to provide their rebellious teens with proper guidance

What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Teenage Problems	B．Rebellion against Parents
C．Generation Gap	D．Teenage Rebellion