Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c, or d – that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

During the (1) ________ years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem (2) _______ to talk about their work at school. This is a normal (3) _______ of this age. Though it can be very hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming (4) ________ of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe, that questions are trying to (5) ________ up on them

Parents should do their (6) _______ to talk to their son and daughter about school, work and future plans but should not (7) ________ them to talk if they don't want to. Parents should also watch for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be adult may (8) ________ with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of (9) ________ behavior which may be connected with these and help if (10) ________.

(1) ____________

• A. 
  early
• B. 
  teenage
• C. 
  childhood
• D. 
  recent