Peers/Friendships

Peers and friendships are very important to teens. The amount of time teens spend with their peers can be frustrating to parents. Learn more about adolescent peer pressure and the benefits of teens socializing with their peers.

Publications

Friendship is Important to Teens
Gateway - Parenting Into the Teen Years (Issue 6) - Teen Frienships
Parents of Preteens: Show You Care--Help Your Preteens Make Friends
Parents of Teens: Show You Care--Spend Time With Your Teens
Parents of Teens: Show You Care--Get to Know Your Teens' Friends
Passages in a Teen's Life
Benefits and Challenges Facing North Dakota Youth
Stress--Taking Charge: Common Stresses for Parents of Teens

Videos

The Growing Season:  A Parent's Guide to Positive Parenting of Teens

Programs