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1. Romantic relationships ay be thinking and feeling, Adolescence 2. Parental involvement The rapid, com (ages 10-19) lead teenagers, for a time, plex physical an Signs of Atypical Development: to be extremely concerned about what d psychological changes of puberty others think of them (Berk, 2013, Eating disorders make teenagers vulnerable to certa section 5.6, para.27). Drug and alcohol abuse in problems (Berk, 2013, section Moreover, with friendships at the Depression 5.6, para.60). center of their lives adolescents Since, this also will be a Puberty language development continues to time when your teen might face peer During this period of evolve through social relationships pressure to use alcohol, tobacco development teenagers experience and peer interaction. products, and drugs, and to have changes as it relates to sexuality, Tips for Families: sex (Center for Disease Control and body image, Prevention, 2017). and emotions Parents should be aware of
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