Parenting is an unpredictable phase of life that comes with its joys and challenges. Although toddlers and preteens have many needs and demands, parents are often able to meet them without much stress. Teenagers, on the other hand, are different, and meeting their needs isn’t always straightforward. At that stage, they start developing a sense of independence and begin to make decisions that could have real consequences.  Whenever their choices aren’t approved of, they may feel misunderstood by their parents, guardians, teachers, and other adults around them. Teens also struggle with peer pressure while trying to understand the changes they’re…