Parenting Your Adopted Teenager

During the teenage years, youth form an identity that is separate from their parents. Adoption adds complexity to the normal developmental tasks of teenagers, even for those who were adopted as newborns. This is designed to help the adoptive parent understand their teenager's needs so they can respond with strategies that foster healthy development. It presents tips for talking about adoption with their adopted teen, strategies for providing guidance, appropriate discipline, and opportunities to master adult tasks as he or she takes on greater independence.