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<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\nNumber 1.<\/strong><\/span> Adolescence is marked by the invincibility syndrome.\u00a0<\/span>
Number 2.<\/strong><\/span> Relationships with peers become more important than relationships with parents and family.<\/span>
Number 3.<\/strong><\/span> Sexuality and dating\u2026<\/span>
Number 4.<\/strong><\/span> Risk\u00a0taking behaviors are developmentally appropriate but still risky.\u00a0<\/span>
Number 5.<\/strong><\/span> Teenagers are impulsive.<\/span>
Number 6.<\/strong><\/span> Even though their bodies are becoming more adult, they still think like teenagers.<\/span>
Number 7.<\/strong><\/span> EVERYTHING that peers say or think becomes important.<\/span>
Number 8.<\/strong><\/span> Teenagers are at risk for suicide if struggling with mental health issues that are often escalated by social status and peer relationships.\u00a0<\/span>
Number 9. <\/strong><\/span>Girlfriends and boyfriends can influence behavior, sometimes leading to devastating consequences.<\/span>
Number 10.<\/strong><\/span> Teenagers are at risk for substance abuse and sexually acting out at parties and sleepovers.<\/span>
Number 11. <\/strong><\/span>Adolescents begin to pay more attention to problems and issues within the family and often seek an escape in friendships.\u00a0<\/span>
Number 12.<\/strong><\/span> The types of friends teens have is usually reflective of their internal emotional and psychological state.<\/span>
Number 13. <\/strong><\/span>An empathic, understanding and authoritative (NOT authoritarian) parent, who is involved in their teen\u2019s life, can provide much needed support, appropriate limits, education and professional help if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n