It is important to communicate clearly that adolescence does not inevitably bring on years of storm and stress for young people or their families. Biology is not destiny. The modern perspective is that behavioral fac- tors also modulate biological systems. It is widely recognized that many factors including some that parents can influence affect the course of adolescent development. Genetic differences among individuals and groups are usually influenced by social and cultural contexts.
Humans are a social species.
This is true for adolescents as well as for younger children. Parents need to stay actively involved as their children move through the second decade. Civic engagement should toe encouraged among Adolescents. Moreover, there are few links between schools and the workforce. Research shows that many factors influence adolescent development.