As children learn and develop, they want and need more responsibility. It’s an important part of their growth and development. But it can be hard for you to let go. It helps to think about the areas of responsibility your child can handle.
As teenagers become more independent, they often spend more time away from home. But you can still maintain a strong positive relationship and stay connected. Use everyday and planned interactions to build closeness with your child.
Our interactive guide shows how different approaches to communicating with teenagers can get different results.
Parenting Teenagers alerts offer you ideas to help you understand, encourage and influence your teen's development and movement towards greater independence.
