阅读理解 How’s your relationship with your dad? It can be easy to let walls build up between you during the teen years．But by doing a little preventive maintenance(措施), you can help things good and growing between the two of you－even without a wilderness expedition．Here are a few quick tips． Talk it out．Communication is key to any friendship．Open your mouth and let your dad know what’s on your mind．Give him a chance to get to know you． Listen up．Your dad’s lived more life than you have．Believe it or not, he’s probably been there and can help you get through the pressures and struggles．Ask how he handled school, girls or temptations．Then pay attention． Take some time．It can be hard for us guys to talk about what really matters．But spending time together can build the relationship, and create opportunities to talk．Go for a hike or a game．Work on the car．Whatever you’re into, ask your dad to do it together． Fight fair．Family disagreements are unavoidable．When temperatures rise, keep your mouth respectful and cool off before you let out a large amount of negative words．Talk it out when you can do so calmly． Realize respect．Face it：Your dad’s been given authority(权威)to help guide you as you know．He’s going to make mistakes, but so are you．Forgive him when he blows it, and honor his decisions－even if you don’t agree． | 
