Revised and updated edition of this manual for parents of teenage children first published nearly a decade ago to assist parents understand and cope with what is often considered the most challenging period of parenthood. Topics include puberty, self-esteem, rebellion and responsibility, sexuality, family life, and health care. This new edition reflects issues and developments which have occurred in the last ten years including increased concerns and awareness of HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, substance abuse and teenage suicide, as well as attention deficit disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome and bullying. The author is head of adolescent medicine at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children and clinical associate professor of adolescent medicine at the University of Sydney. He was honoured with an AO in 1995 for service to adolescent health and medical care. Includes index.