Many kids announce the onset of adolescence with a dramatic change in
their behaviour around their parents or elders. They begin to separate
from their moms and dads and try to become more independent. At the same
time, children of this age are increasingly aware of how others,
especially their peers, see them and are desperately trying to fit into
the current fads and trends. Moreover, there is a vast generation gap
between the teenagers and their parents or elders. Times have changed
and with the advent of new and modern developments in science and
technology, life has become faster and easier. There has been a drastic
transformation in our lifestyle, and this has in turn brought about
considerable changes in our behaviour, dressing styles, eating habits,
modes of recreation, etc. Hence, due to the above factors, there arises
continuous conflict of thoughts, beliefs and values between the parents
or elders and the teenagers irrespective of the families, religions, or
strata of the society they belong to. The author in this book, Knowing
Your Parents has incorporated various such conflicts in the form of
interesting Diary Entry from the diary of reflecting their views and
grievances on several subjects. Each of the Diary Entry is followed by a
Parental Tip advising parents to deal intelligently and patiently
according to the issue concerned. This is further complemented by an
expert advice of a Counsellor, who acts as a judge providing an
impartial and amicable solution to the problem in each case. So, this is
a 'must read' for both the youngsters of today to bridge the generation
gap which is deepening day by day.
