Being a teen is tough stuff. I mean can you remember back to when you were in middle/high school? All of the stress of keeping up with grades, latest trends, parent demands, extracurricular activities, and as if that wasn’t enough, all of the drama! The drama between couples, friends, and home was at times just too much to bear.

As a parent, it is important to acknowledge the many transitions occurring in your adolescent’s life. Whether they are entering middle school or high school, teens are now facing many social dilemmas where they tend to be more aware of their looks, social status, school performance, and relationships.

Your teen may be facing these challenges even as they explore different roles in determining their identity and place in the world. All these changes can lead to them experiencing confusion and discomfort.

Parenting a teen is a constant battle of wills. It feels like we are constantly fighting and just trying to plead our case with him to do the simplest things, like do your assignments when they are assigned, don’t be late for class, go to bed on time, do your chores (cleaning 2 rooms, 1x a week), and be nice to your brothers.