The Situation Raising teens today can be a real challenge for parents.
Adolescence is one of the most complex transitions in the life span.
It is a period of accelerated growth, both physical and emotional. This period of adolescent transition can lead to conflict within the family. Research confirms that the teen years are very different today than a generation ago. Two-thirds of eighth graders report that they have already tried alcohol and a quarter say they are current drinkers. From 1980 to 1992, the rate of suicide among young adolescents increased 120 percent.