Adolescence is not the easiest time for both a teenager and his parents. Jan-Uwe Rogge is one of Germany's leading experts on education and family relations. In his book, he answers the most pressing questions about growing up, describes how the child’s body undergoes restructuring, explains the needs of teenagers, teaches how to respond competently to challenging behavior and emotionally support their child. A book for parents of teenagers that will help them not lose contact with their growing up child, maintain mutual respect, strengthen trusting relationships and cope with all the difficulties of this period. Published in Russian for the first time.