Child Development: Ages 14-18

An important part of parenting involves knowing what to expect from your child at any given age. As they grow, children change and acquire skills, and they require different things from you. This document highlights some of the things you might expect to see in your adolescent. Adolescents present special challenges to parents, with issues including school and career decisions; friends and social relationships; and heightened safety concerns, particularly regarding alcohol and drug use, and risk-taking behavior