Early adolescence can be a stressful time for children, parents, and adults who work with teens.
Children are dealing with the challenges of growing. They are going through puberty, meeting the changing expectations of others, and coping with feelings they might not have had before. Many also worry about moving from an elementary to a middle or junior high school. And some kids may have to deal with things that their peers don't have to face, such as the death of a family member or moving to a new town. Most children meet these challenges successfully and grow into healthy adults.