We can choose our friends, but we cannot choose our relatives. That does not mean that members of our (1) ................................... cannot also be our friends. Many children have a very (2) ……………. relationship with their parents, and they see them as friends. Of course when you are a teenager, there are times (3) …………....... you do not get on very well with your parents, or they can get angry with you. That's only natural. There are times when you want to be independent and decide things by (4) ……………………...... . After all, nobody is perfect , and we are all (5)…………...... mistakes. But your parents understand that. When you grow up , you will see that you have many things in common with your mum and dad.