12. Is there anything that could help parents understand their kids better?More than 8, 000 kids answered this question in an online survey. Many kids, two out of three, said they got on well with their parents. But that doesn't (1) they never disagree. In fact, most kids reported that they(2) with their parents on occasion(偶尔). Some even reported that their arguments included yelling at each other.
It's (3) for them to disagree and argue, "said D'Arcy Lyness, a child psychologist. "But it's also important to learn how to do so respectfully. "
Not surprisingly, three out of four kids said they (4) to their parents on occasion. Many said they lied so that they wouldn't be in (5) or disappoint their parents. According to Lyness, lying can have bad (6) . If kids lie when they're young, they might continue a pattern of lying even as adults.
Telling the truth, on the other hand, shows maturity(成熟). However, older kids (7) lie more often than younger ones. Kids aged 12 to14 said they not only lied more, but also had less fun. They even couldn't get along well with their parents.
According to Lyness, these (8) are common. Kids have more areas of disagreement with their parents as they become (9) . "Kids and parents get along in (10) ways at different stages of life, "she said. "As kids grow and change, it is important for parents to change