How parents can positively navigate their teen's behavioural issues

Empathy and not being defensive are key to good parent-teen relations. Photo: ZACHARIE SCHEURER/dpa-tmn

Being a modern teenager can be tough, with today’s young people probably facing more pressures than ever before.

And dealing with academic demands, social media pressures and body image issues on top of the raging emotions of puberty can be even harder for teens who are in constant conflict with their parents.