For the parents/caregivers of the adolescent
If you have clicked to this section, I do not have to tell you that parenting an adolescent has its unique challenges. The adolescent phase of development calls for some modifications in the way that you interact with your child in terms of authority and relatability. Learning how to adapt to changes is strenuous on everyone in the family.
As parents, you encourage your children to reach their potential by recognizing their talents as well as teaching them to overcome their challenges.
Yet, the entire time that you selflessly provide the means necessary to help your children find success in these potentials — such as transportation; education; financial resources; school projects; attending activities, etc. — your children tend to want more and more from you and less and less of you. They are trying to establish a sense of independence, and sometimes the way that they go about it, or even the fact that they are, can break your heart.
Dealing well with the changing emotional and physical development of your teenage children depends on your own comfort level with intimacy.
You might find that it is extremely difficult or uncomfortable for you to help your child deal with problems related to his/her budding romantic interests, dramatic social interactions or strong resistance to taking you seriously when attempting to draw the line. If you are finding yourself a bit lost at this time; give yourself a break. You are a parent, and there is no one way or perfect way to deal with all of the demands of your job.