Understand peer pressure: Peer pressure has always been considered a very negative influence on children especially teens. Though you need not give in to their exorbitant demands, do make an allowance for safer and fun social events and gatherings. Allow and provide for them to join their friends for a movie, nature hike or a party at their friend’s house. Ensuring they are safe and in good company.

Do not criticize: Teens are a very sensitive and critical bunch so think carefully before you say something that can be considered as being critical of their appearance, friends or activities. At this phase, teens tend to display more loyalty and allegiance to their friends than their own family. This is understandable as their peers are privy to their secrets and encourage them in literally following their heart, unlike parents.