High School

Teen Development

High school is full of change for adolescents. Teens will make the leap from adolescence to early adulthood. Pressure from school, friends, and getting into college put enormous stress on teens.

• Teens are dealing with new social issues including dating, drugs, alcohol, school violence, after school work, driving.
• During the high school years, it is crucial that parents are involved and that communication is kept open between parents and teens.