There is probably no other area in which teens need parents' support, understanding and encouragement more than in the difficult area of making decisions about sexual activity. Although the best way for young people to learn about their sexuality is through their parents, many parents find it extremely difficult or impossible to discuss this subject with their children. If the parents cannot teach their children, it remains their responsibility to see they learn through books, school or a doctor, nurse, social worker or another informed adult who is willing to teach. The physical growth of teens is triggered by the appearance of certain hormones that stimulate the body to grow and change. Both parents and teens should remember that these hormones affect moods as well as physical growth.
Young teens are often very worried about their feelings.
I'm way down, and the way I feel doesn't seem to have much to do with what's going on around me. It really scares me that I have these feelings that come from nowhere. Once the effects of hormones on moods were explained to her, she was much less frightened of her feelings. Teens may need this information. The sudden and extreme growth teens go through can also cause problems with coordination.