Western culture may someday find that it cannot support adolescence, and gradually decrease it. However, for the present time, we have to live in this culture with adolescence. Problems in adolescence can at least be greatly decreased. The major way to help those going through adolescence is to treat them as adults. Expect responsible behavior from them and teach them to be adults.
Parents can take many specific actions to help with all three major problem areas.
Here are a few examples. Have family nights, family outings, family traditions, family jokes, family devotions, family scrapbooks and videos. Study the family history. Participate in school activities, church activities, dinners, retreats, outings, etc. with others in the mission. Have a positive attitude about it.