Parenting Teenagers
The teenage years or adolescence can be an emotional time for all concerned.
Studies have shown that most teenagers like their parents and feel that they get on well with them. So why do so many people find adolescence so difficult? It is a time of rapid physical development and deep emotional changes, which can be exciting, but also confusing and uncomfortable for your teenager and for you as a parent/carer.
On these pages you will find information about these changes, the upheavals they can cause, the special problems that arise and ways in which they can be managed. It gives contacts for further information that you can follow up on if you need more help and advice. You’ll find information on some warning signs as well as ideas and tips that can be used to tackle specific issues.
Being a teenager can be tough. But, by understanding them a little better and giving them time to develop, you can build a much closer and ultimately more rewarding relationship.
Government policy is based around helping children and young people to Be Healthy, Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Make a Positive Contribution and Achieve Economic WellBeing. I am sure that all parents will want these things for their children too.
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