In the midst of society's emphasis on rugged individualism and separateness, which gives the illusion of the path to personal contentment, we can discover a different way. Discovering what are normal teen behaviors and learning what behaviors are cause for concern will be discussed. Teens are very private people, especially with their parents. Keeping the communication lines open are essential. Five tips in building a two-way relationship will be presented.
Teens often push the limits of rules set in the home.
How a single parent finds a balance between allowing more independence while providing necessary guidelines for healthy teenage growth will be addressed.