• Revising roles within relationships
• Clarifying self-identity and self-worth
• Developing self-sufficiency and autonomy
• Establishing education, training and employment pathways
• Establishing personal support structures
• Determining behavioural boundaries

Revising Roles Within Relationships

• A nurturing and healthy relationship should exist between the members of a family. Conflicts may arise but they can be resolved in socially acceptable ways other than violence.
• Often in families where the parents have separated, children may feel the absence of either parent. Proper care should be taken so that the effect is as minimum as possible.
• When sharing responsibilities within the family, everyone should receive equal amounts of work. Often, some adolescents feel they’re being burdened with immense responsibilities, talking helps in such cases.

Clarifying Self-identity And Self-worth

• In the adolescent stage, people start looking for answers regarding their potential, strengths and where they fit in the society.
• Often growing into simple roles in school like a leader in a group project helps them promote a positive self-identity.
• Individuals who overwhelm themselves in defining goals and aspects need special guidance and attention.

Developing Self-sufficiency And Autonomy

• Self-sufficiency and autonomy grows when at a certain age individuals start taking some decisions on their part themselves.
• Autonomy gives them a sense of responsibility as well as confidence on being able to do things by themselves.
• Parents should practice some form of autonomy from childhood that can help children grow into roles that come with certain decision-making aspects.

Establishing Education, Training And Employment Pathways

• Education can go a long way in developing positive self-esteem.
• The current education systems provide a wide range of flexibility and opportunities to make learning enjoyable.
• High school graduates also have opportunities to work as apprentices in real time work environments.
• Example: TAFE traineeships, which enable a young person to learn on the job and earn a small income

Establishing Personal Support Structures

• In times of trauma and despair it is crucially important to talk to someone who can give proper support by listening.
• In such scenarios, individuals usually incline towards their family or friends.
• Support structures include financial, emotional, mental and sometimes physical support.

Determining Behavioural Boundaries

• Boundaries often differ from community to community.
• Generally they are a set of guidelines that comprehend what behaviour is acceptable and what behaviour is not.
• Often it may be difficult to set boundaries for adolescents, as their lookout towards independence changes. Parents should carefully approach such situations and talk things out.