While each experience of adolescence is individually unique, I believe that many changes and challenges are much the same for them all.

Usually beginning around ages 9 to 13 years, this eight- to 10-year coming-of-age passage we call "adolescence" transforms the child into a young adult. In the process, it creates much developmental work for the young person to accomplish and, thus, many youthful changes for parents to get used to.

For example, in general, the young person must

Now an awkward compromise must be struck. Respecting the growing youthful desire for more privacy, time with friends, and self-determination, parents must continue to provide family structure, supervision, and support on which the young person can still securely depend. A child's adolescence is challenging for parents. They must........

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