Keep up with my portion of the housework. These activities allow some things still to be all about me while also energizing me to put theory into practice. As I recognize the rewards, I am more open to sharing the spotlight. Offer understanding One of most important ways to connect with your adolescent is to understand his or her changing world. Socially, friends play a much more important role than they once did.
Adolescents look to their peers for fashion, music and other social norms and activities.
But, they still look to parents for values and moral behavior. Psychologically, adolescents strive to move from dependence to interdependence. They generally push for more independence than parents are willing to give. Remember, their goal is to eventually be able to function on their own. They are maturing physically and mentally, are better able to think about abstract ideas.