According to the Boys & Girls Club of America:

• 48% of teens say that parents significantly influence their decisions 
• 36% of teens believe that to improve their relationships, adults should listen more
• 27% of teens say adults should be more open-minded

What teens want are relationships with adults who will listen and understand who they are as individuals and not just assume that they fit the mold of statistics and media portrayals. The key to gaining respect and influence among teenagers is the ability to create and maintain meaningful relationships with them.

[via Ypulse]