They have lived through 2 am feedings, endured toddler temper tantrums and put up with the but-I-don't-want-to-go-to-school-today blues. So why does the word 'adolescence' cause parents so much anxiety?
The beginning of adolescence marks an individuals passage from childhood to adulthood, one of the major transitions one will ever have to go through. This transition can benefit or disadvantage ones life. During these years, teenagers are expected to make certain smaller transitions, causing a roller coaster effect on their lives and the lives of those around them. …
