Parenting Teens

The teen years are challenging for both teens and parents. Teens are struggling to gain autonomy and independence. Many are struggling with choices and issues in their early and mid teens that their parents did not face until much later: smoking, alcohol, drugs, parties, peer groups, school, marks, relationships, decisions about sex, violence, after school jobs, assault, and will there be jobs in the future.

Parenting teens effectively has become crucial in helping them to cope with the pressures they may face and to help them thrive in our world today.

For parent resources in Bruce and Grey Counties see Parents’ Resource List.

More information is available:

· parenting teens effectively: You and Your Teen: Parenting Styles

· encouraging responsible behaviour: You and Your Teen: Discipline that Works

· communicating with your teen: You and Your Teen: Communication

· enhancing self esteem: You and Your Teen: Self Esteem

· understanding stresses teens face: You and Your Teen: Teens and Stress

Additional information on the Grey Bruce Health Unit Website:

• healthy eating: Nutrition
• alcohol and drugs: Drug Use, Help for Parents, Responsible Hosting
• smoking: Smoking and Health
• sexuality: Sexual Health
• injury prevention - Road Safety and  Cars, Boats and Other Big Toys