
Young people aren’t always sure where they fit, and they’re still trying to work it out. Why pre-teens and teenagers need parents and familiesĪdolescence can be a difficult time – your child is going through rapid physical changes as well as emotional ups and downs. And family relationships tend to stay strong right through. Most young people and their families have some ups and downs during these years, but things usually improve by late adolescence as children become more mature. Your child still loves you and wants you to be involved in their life – even though their attitude or behaviour might sometimes send a different message. You’re a source of care, emotional support, security and safety for your child, as well as practical and financial help. Now you might be finding that your relationship with your child is becoming more equal. When your child was young, your role was to nurture and guide them. Teenagers’ relationships with their parents and families change during adolescence, but teenagers need parent and family support as much as they did when they were younger. To provide that environment, the Ozturks rely on 16 live-in nannies and a variety of personal chefs, cleaners, and assistants, Kristina said on Instagram, adding that the nannies were not assigned specific children but rotated.Relationships with parents and families: how they change in adolescence "If infants, toddlers, and children are raised in a safe and trusting environment that is consistent and comfortable, there should not be problems with attachment," she said.

And this can happen even in a family as big as the Ozturks', Phillips said. It's critical for child development that babies form a secure attachment with an adult this helps them interact with the world with trust rather than distrust. "As long as those elements are in place and those who are in charge of the family are mentally and emotionally stable, then the size doesn't matter." Forming a secure attachment

"What is important is the environment: Is it safe, is it nurturing, are basic needs met, is there trust and communication?" Kendall Phillips, a licensed professional counselor, told Insider.
