text: The adolescent years are often periods of rebellion for many teens. After dwelling under their parents' roofs, adhering to their rules and 'accepting' their values as their own, many resort to unruliness and misbehavior as a means of asserting their own independence. It's important not to take this too seriously since many times it's simply an attempt at 'fitting in' with their fellow peers and doesn't necessarily stem from any core, lastng value or belief.\n\nIt can be extremely difficult to comprehend their behavior, primarily because, at this stage, the values of teens and adults differ considerably. Don't worry :). When they grow up and finally begin to mature mentally and emotionally, their irresponsible behavior will decline significantly. Soon their actions will change and they will begin exuding more 'mature', adult characteristics---hopefully more reflective of their years :).