Being a parent is stressful, and being a child can be stressful, too.
Children are subject to numerous problems in their lives.
Not only are they changing rapidly as they develop, but they must meet the requirements of school, home and community life. They look to their parents, and siblings for help and support. Families tend to use counseling when parents are having trouble understanding or responding to their child's needs. The child may be having difficulty in school, with peers, or at home. Parents tend to be especially stressed by their children when they themselves are going through a hard time.