Being a parent

Bringing up kids does not come with an instruction manual for all the things you will face.  It is one of the most difficult things you can do as well as one of the most rewarding. Most people learn how to bring up kids as they go, influenced by the way they were brought up or by what they have read or watched others do. This section talks about being a parent – a dad, a mum, a teenage parent or a grandparent. 
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Living with teenagers

Adolescence can be a challenging time for young people and their families. Teenagers are going through rapid physical and emotional changes and parents and teenagers must both make changes in their relationship to adjust to this new stage. Teenagers go backwards and forward between wanting freedom and yet still needing the security of the family. Teenagers may want to experiment with new things such as drugs, sex, parties, or parents may worry if their children are eating well enough. This section talks more about these issues.
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Social and emotional development

Teenagers are often torn between wanting to be independent and wanting to be cared for. Young people want to experiment with new things and test new limits.  Some young people may become depressed, others may runaway as a result of arguments or disagreements. Teenagers may themselves become parents. This section talks more about these issues.
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