Complete the task

Read the text and fill the gaps A–F with parts of the sentences numbered 1–7. There is one extra option.

Teenagers and messy bedrooms seem to go together. This really gets on their parents' nerves. They get involved in a stressful fight with the mess. Parents deprive their children of their pocket money and take away their privileges in case there is a mess in their bedrooms. Some parents realise that these battles over the mess create a negative atmosphere and become (A)[ ], which in its turn ruins the relationship. So even if they can't stand the mess, they just shut the door of their teen's bedroom. Parents understand that they can't control their children forever. So they just hope that finally teens will get to the point where they (B)[ ] and will start tidying up.

However, we must distinguish between an untidy bedroom and an unhealthy bedroom. Piles of books on the floor are not dangerous for one's health but (C)[ ]. Dirty dishes with the remains of food on them can attract insects such as ants and cockroaches. Some insects are just disgusting but others may cause (D)[ ], such as asthma or allergies. If a teen is used to throwing his or her dirty clothes onto the floor and then just picking them up to wear again, this might cause a rash or a skin infection.

Of course, there's no need (E)[ ] but some rules must be set strict. If your child's bedroom smells bad, it's time to talk to your teen about it. After all, teenagers must (F)[ ] of themselves. It's an important skill. They will soon need it when they start living on their own.

1. serious health problems;

2. to argue over minor things;

3. the unwanted focus of the family life;

4. large amounts of food;

5. learn to take care;

6. piles of dirty dishes are unhealthy;

7. can't stand their own mess any longer.