As parents, we need to understand that adolescents.

ADOLESCENTS As parents, we need to understand that adolescents are at a very vulnerable stage of their lives and their relationship with their parents is essential. However, as adolescence progresses, teenagers feel like they no longer need to depend on their parents. And a lot of parents are not prepared for the development their teenagers go through, so they feel overwhelmed by the new person they are faced with. Therefore, the connection between parents and …

…know that they are loved by their parent's unconditionally and they will stand by them no matter what. I would like to leave you with a final statement that I established through my years of counselling. The most influential socialising agent in the lives of children is their family. It is through parents that children learn about themselves, how to interact with others, how to make decisions, and develop morality and a sense of values.