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English Core · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q5
You are Rimple/Ratul Grover, a renowned psychologist. Your study on teenagers reveals the fact that transition to adolescence can bring conflict…
You are Rimple/Ratul Grover, a renowned psychologist. Your study on teenagers reveals the fact that transition to adolescence can bring conflict between parents and teens, especially when teens seek independence. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily suggesting how parents can deal with this conflict and help adolescents grow into positive individuals. You may use the following cues along with your own ideas to draft the letter. You are a resident of $\displaystyle 34$, J.P. Singh Marg, Mayanagar.
• reason for conflict
• need for open dialogue
• role of school in educating teenagers
• active listening by parents
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Reason for conflict and its impact : difference of opinions and tastes, generation gap, social media, peer group influence leads to anxiety, trauma, differences
Tips: need for open dialogue and active listening by parents, listening without judgment, provide a safe place for children, awareness and guidance through various channels/counselling
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