{"id":8130,"date":"2011-10-08T08:34:22","date_gmt":"2011-10-08T15:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.mainelyseo.com\/cdi-upgrade\/?page_id=8130"},"modified":"2022-05-01T06:53:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T13:53:29","slug":"teenager-adolescent-development-parenting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/ages-stages\/teenager-adolescent-development-parenting\/","title":{"rendered":"Parenting Teenagers – Adolescent Development & Parenting Tips (13 – 18)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is no doubt that the teen years present a challenge for parents and children in most families.<\/p>\n

Middle School is not fondly remembered by most who attend. It\u2019s often fraught with scary body changes, bullying by peers, and a new surge for independence. This leads to passive-aggressive behavior (\u201cI\u2019ll do it in a minute.\u201d), self-consciousness (\u201cWhat are you staring at?\u201d), self-doubt (\u201cI\u2019m not good at anything.\u201d), and\/or over-confidence (\u201cWell, I thought I could do that.\u201d), and moodiness (\u201cLeave me alone.\u201d).<\/p>\n

High School is usually better for most. It\u2019s a time to begin defining oneself and realistically contemplate the future. Skill development is accelerated to prepare for college or job training programs, and talents are perfected. Social skills become more refined, and relationships become more serious. Peer pressure is at its max, and in today\u2019s teen society, there are more tempting sidetracks than before.<\/p>\n

During adolescence, kids need their parents more than ever. Research shows that teens can navigate these years with relative ease in a positive family environment, including fun family activities, open parent-child communication, and encouragement to participate in positive extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n

Moving Onwards (Encouraging Development):<\/strong><\/p>\n