Living With Teens Living With Teens You can do it, with time and patience Adolescence can be a trying period for both parent and teenager. With time and patience, you can assure this period is rich and rewarding for your family. You can create an environment for growth. By the age of 13, most children are beginning to break away from their families.
Friends appear to have more influence than parents.
The young teen is taking care of himself or herself more and more. Two opposing viewpoints can start friction. You may not be ready to let go. You worry that your child won't benefit from your experience. You're concerned about what friends may pressure your teen to try or do.