And parents, you’ve held them in your arms ever since they were babies. Called them your “bundles of joy” and understood their every cry. But do you still “really know” your teenager today?
Take this quiz to find out!
Teenagers, fill in your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Ditto for parents. Remember, the entire family should do this quiz simultaneously. Then when everyone is done, compare notes. And maybe you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the answers, which should help you to bond better!
This story is from the September 2021 edition of The Teenager Today.
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