Teenagers want a calm parent who is willing to interpret all they go through. They undergo hormonal, mental, and physical transformations. Teenagers' mood fluctuations are typical, and they want their parents to understand. They don't get furious on purpose; it just occurs. Teens may appear selfish because they're trying to figure out what relationships mean so they don't feel trapped in them. Teens need privacy. However, they also need guidance from adults about how to deal with certain situations. For example: If someone breaks into their home, it's best if the parents know about it so that no further damage can be done. Also, if there's a safety concern (like if a friend tries to kill himself) then kids need to tell an adult too. Finally, teens need time by themselves but also time with their family. They need freedom to make their own decisions but also need to know what's expected of them. The most important thing for parents to remember is that teenagers are not little adults. They need time to grow up and face reality, but this shouldn't stop parents from being there for them.