❏ Adolescence can be an important time in one’s life as the transition from childhood to adulthood begins. Yet, it is also a time of social and physical change which can be challenging for the adolescent and parents. Fortunately there is a plethora of literature that addresses some of these challenges as well as provides tips for a healthy relationship between parents and adolescents.
The boy only remembers the colorful flashing lights and the sounds of yelling. When he crawled out from under his bed, the boy saw his father being handcuffed and escorted to a police car. It was at that instant when the boy’s life would forever change. His mother could no longer afford to pay the…
“Times up kiddo, go ahead and shut down the video game. It has been an hour,” said the mother to her son. “But this is the most important part! Can I have just 10 more minutes to finish this?” pleaded the boy. The mother considered for a moment, but said, “You can pick up where…
“Ok mom, I am heading over to Jenny’s for the sleepover,” said the teenager to her mother. “Alright honey, make sure to call me when you get there,” said the mother. The teenager hurried off into her friend’s car. However, they did not go to her friend’s home. They went several miles away to a…
The family had just sat down for a nice dinner together. Everyone was starting to eat when the familiar chirping sound of a smart phone went off. The family quickly looked at one another to see whose phone it was when the father realized it was his phone. He looked at the phone and got…