Build confidence: Hormones wreak havoc in more ways than one. Sudden changes in the body and mind can be alarming and overwhelming for a person who is in some ways still a child but is on the threshold of adulthood. Your role as a parent is to explain to them that what is happening is normal and an important phase of growing up.

Be very attentive: Though we as adults and parents are often dismissive of puppy love having seen it all, understand it is the most precious and wonderful feeling your child has experienced so far. Saying “you will overcome it in a few months” is an absolute no. Typically Indian parents use threats and physical violence to prevent their children from indulging in what is normal age appropriate behavior. This can have certain negative effects especially if the child is strong willed.