The only thing more difficult than being a teenager is being the parent of a teenager.
Teen years are filled with new emotions, growth spurts and a need for independence. It’s an especially challenging time because parents and teens seem to have differing priorities. While teens may be looking for instant gratification, parents want to keep them safe and help them avoid bad decisions.
How is a parent supposed to understand or relate to a teen? Dr. Rajeev Kurapati, family physician at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, provides his top tips to ease tension between adults and teens.
Don’t forget, the teenage years don’t last forever.
