As long as a child is young, their parents are like superheroes to them. They share every detail, big or small, with them. But as soon as they enter adolescence, the atmosphere at home suddenly changes.

What seemed loving and appropriate yesterday, today seems like a lecture or harsh. Parents think, "The child is getting out of hand," and the child thinks, "These people will never understand me." But is this simply due to a generation gap, or is there something more to it? Let's delve deeper.

Searching for Identity and Independence
Teens are the age when a child seeks to establish their own identity. They begin to feel grown-up and want to make their own life decisions. In such a situation, when parents impose restrictions on every little thing—like "Don't go there," "Don't wear these clothes," or "Don't meet this friend"—the child feels as if their freedom is being taken away. These restrictions become bitter for them.

The Way of Communication
Parents always want the best for their children, but sometimes their approach goes a little wrong. Instead of talking to them, they start giving them "preaching" or "ordering" them. Teenagers at this age need a friend, not a boss. When they feel they are being dictated to, they rebel.

The "In our times..." Dialogue
This is the biggest cause of the generation gap. Parents often compare their children to their own childhood and say, "This didn't happen in our times." The truth is that times have changed a lot. Today is the era of the internet, social media, and competition. When parents try to view today's problems through their old lenses, children begin to distance themselves from them.

Hormones are also a factor.
During adolescence, children's bodies and minds are changing rapidly. Due to hormonal fluctuations, they themselves may not understand why their mood suddenly changes. In such a situation, even a small piece of advice from their parents can seem very significant and hurtful.

What is the solution?
The solution to this dilemma is very simple: open communication.

For parents: Instead of judging your children, listen to them. Try to understand their world and trust them.

For teenagers: It is important to understand that even if your parents' methods seem outdated or wrong, their intentions are always for your own good.

To strengthen this bond of relationships, it is necessary to make a little compromise on both sides. When parents become friends, children will find their words 'effective' rather than 'bitter'.

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