Or so complicated. They teach us everything about ourselves as we try to teach them. They challenge, test, and sometimes defy your instructions. Often, they question your values. Raising children is not easy, especially today.
Children have access to the media in ways their parents never imagined.
In that sense, teenage rebellion is easier than ever before. This media access scares some parents because of the sexually explicit themes, violence and strong language so readily available. It's a normal feeling, just as rebellion is normal for a teenager. Every generation throws a hero up the pop charts, every generation rebels. Parents can turn to the experts.