As a counselor working with teenagers and parents for more than 10 years, I have witnessed a lot of suffering. Certain stages of development bring more suffering than other. I have a personal passion for helping in the teen years. It seems to be a dark time for parents and, thus, to be able to bring light when it is most needed is so rewarding. Parents, it will be be hard. However, you will survive and your teen will grow rapidly from the lesssons learned at this stage of li