Being a parent of a teenager can be challenging. Teenagers need to deal with family issues, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, and sexual and romantic relationships. Parents can offer information and guidance to support young people through their teenage years.
Teenage development
As teenagers develop physically during puberty, they often also need to cope with skin problems like acne.
Teenage behaviour
Teenagers often take risks as they find their own way in the world. Drugs, parties, and peer pressure all need negotiation.
Communicating with teenagers
Even if it’s difficult sometimes, try to keeping talking to your teenagers and remember to listen as well.
Parenting concerns
Information about sex, pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections is very important. Get help early if you are concerned about eating disorders.
More information
Child and Youth Health.
Department for Communities, WA.
Parentline, Victoria.
Parent Link.
Parenting and Child Health.
Reach Out.
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