Adolescence Summary Adolescents are no longer considered children. They can’t reason like an adult but no longer have the mentality of a child. They are individuals on their way to becoming adults but do require a lot of help and guidance from their parents. Adolescence is a hard time for both teens and parents. Teenagers have a negative public image and parents often fear their child’s adolescent years and see it as a …showed first 75 words of 445 total…

…showed last 75 words of 445 total…parents become distressed about their own lives and distance themselves from their children. This distancing or “letting go” confuses teens and doesn’t help them. Direct supervision is not needed but there are benefits from positive contact with parents. Studies have shown a positive relationship with parents has a positive effect on studies. The best parenting approach is a balanced approach that leaves teens with some sense of freedom but also guides them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**