W elcome to this new section devoted to teenagers and future teens. Adolescence can be one of the most difficult periods in anyone's life.
Adolescents frequently feel insecure and unstable.
The adolescent years tend to be sensitive years, with resentment and rebellion when needs or desires are thwarted, and with closeness on those occasions when adult understanding is shown. The adolescent usually works hard to become more independent and to assert his independence to his parents. The diagnosis of lupus can create major difficulties for adolescents. The natural inclination of any parent is to become over-protective when a child is sick. Interference from parents is almost always strongly objected by adolescents.