Parents vs. Friends: Who influences teens more and how to strike a healthy balance

The teenage years are a complex interplay of parental guidance and peer influence. Parents establish the bedrock of values and support, but as adolescents seek autonomy, their friends play an ever-growing role in everyday choices. Positive peer relationships can enhance personal growth and self-discovery.

Parents vs. Friends: Who influences teens more and how to strike a healthy balance
The teenage years are a complex interplay of parental guidance and peer influence. Parents establish the bedrock of values and support, but as adolescents seek autonomy, their friends play an ever-growing role in everyday choices. Positive peer relationships can enhance personal growth and self-discovery.