Most parents don\’t know what their teenage children are talking about when they are having a chat with their friends.This is also true when teenagers are using the language of texting to send messages.Words like 18 r are easy to understand,but what about "POS"?I asked some parents what it means and only 28% got it right!It means that a parent is near and that they are watching what their child is doing.
Parents worry a lot and like to know what is happening in their children\’s lives at all times.This means they try to control as much of their children\’s lives as possible.However,they have no control over the language that their children use,so it is a useful way for children to keep parts of their life secret.
Parents also complain that they never have serious conversations with their teenage children.Teenagers are always busy phoning or texting their friends-even when parents are trying to talk to them.And there are times when teenagers aren\’t busy,but they just don\’t feel like having a serious chat with mum or dad!
One way to start real conversations is to make sure that the whole family eats together at mealtimes and that everyone has a chance to talk.Teenagers are trying to find out who they are.They aren\’t adults yet,but they are learning how to act like big people.
This means that it is a good idea to speak to teenagers like they are adults and it helps to listen to their ideas and opinions carefully.When parents talk to their teenagers,some good advice is "Don\’t sound like your own parents!".In addition,parents who try to use the language of teenagers often sound very silly.And that\’s because most times when an adult tries to use"teen talk",the words are probably already unfashionable!

（1）What does "POS" mean in teenage texting language? ______
A.Parents on site.
B.Parents over shoulder.
C.Please open the door.
D.Phone off soon.
（2）Why do teenagers use their own language when texting? ______
A.To communicate faster with their friends.
B.To impress their parents with new words.
C.To avoid serious conversations with parents.
D.To keep parts of their lives secret from parents.
（3）How should parents talk to their teenagers? ______
A.Like they talk to adults.
B.Like their own parents.
C.Using teenage slang.
D.Giving them strict advice.
（4）What is the main idea of the passage? ______
A.Teenagers are more secretive than parents think.
B.Parents often fail to understand teenage language.
C.Parents should try to control their children\’s language.
D.Teenagers need to communicate more with their parents.