The generation gap problems (a reply post)

You have read the post below on an online forum. Write a reply post in which you:

- say what you think about Anna’s problem;

- describe the situation with your parents;
- suggest possible solutions.

Write a forum post of at least 150 words. Start your post in an appropriate way.

I don’t like the way my parents keep complaining that I don’t help them enough with the housework. In fact,
I really try my best whenever I have a chance but I’m too busy with all my homework and my extracurricular
activities. It’s hard for me to find spare time for anything else. Can you give me any solutions to my problem?

Anna.

Hi Anna.

I totally understand you. You … with too much homework and everything else you’re busy with. You just
can’t … all of them and … to help your parents.

To be honest, I can’t … my parents too. They always … my clothes and hairstyle and … ripped jeans or … my
hair. In their opinion, this fashion … and norms of society. So I try … that it’s my style and I … after school.
And, you know, what really … to persuade them is that I always … of the housework!

I think that helping your parents with washing the dishes, doing the laundry or tidying up your home …, only
about 5 to 20 minutes. However, these things … in making your parents happy. Why don’t you …? If you …
better, you will definitely … And what is more important, you will … for your parents.

- to be overwhelmed;
- to handle;
- to find time;
- to put up with;
- to complain about;
- (not) to let me wear;
- to dye;
- to break the rules;
- to explain;
- to wear them;
- to help me;
- to do my part;
- (not) to take too much time;
- to do wonders;
- to give it a try;
- to manage your time;
- to do it;
- to show your love.