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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;By the time most teens turn 15, they\u2019re rather independent. Yet, the vast majority of them struggle to recognize their limitations. As a result, parenting a 15-year-old can be an interesting experience.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Understanding your teen\u2019s development can be instrumental to successful parenting during &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/normal-middle-adolescent-development-ages-14-to-18-2609051&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mid-adolescence&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. Here\u2019s what you can expect from your 15-year-old:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Emotional Development&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;While some teens still feel awkward and insecure at 15, others start to gain a fair amount of self-confidence. Most teens want a fair amount of freedom at this age, which can lead to frequent disagreements over rules - like &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-establish-a-curfew-for-your-teen-2609127&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;curfew times&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; - common.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Irritability and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/are-my-teens-mood-swings-normal-2611240&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mood swings&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; can still be a common problem for many teens at this age. It\u2019s important to keep an eye out for &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/common-types-of-teen-depression-2608878&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;depression&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and other &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/common-mental-health-issues-in-teens-2611241&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mental health problems&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, as mental illness often emerges during adolescence.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Social Development&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;By age 15, many teens have a strong interest in romantic relationships. Often, relationships at this age involve a lot of conversation via social media and text messaging, with less face-to-face contact.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Don\u2019t be alarmed if your teen wants to spend a lot of time in his room by himself. Unless, you see warning signs of mental health problems, an increased desire for privacy can be normal.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Some teens at this age can talk to their friends all evening, despite seeing them all day at school. Yet when asked about their day by their parents, they may have very little to say.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Cognitive Development&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It\u2019s normal for teens to be rather argumentative at this stage. No matter what you say, your teen may argue the opposite point. That\u2019s your teen\u2019s way of asserting his independence.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Many teens begin thinking more about their future during this time. They\u2019re usually able to start identifying potential career aspirations or college plans.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;While 15 year olds tend to have more advanced &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-teach-your-teen-problem-solving-skills-2611012&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;problem-solving skills&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and better impulse control, they don\u2019t always use their skills in a healthy manner. As a result, many of them make poor decisions and need a fair amount of guidance about how to stay safe and make better decisions for the future.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Physical Development&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Most girls have reached their full height by age 15. Many of them are insecure about their appearance, especially their weight.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Boys may still grow for another year or two. Usually, around this age, their voices become deeper and they may begin to grow facial hair. They tend to gain muscle rapidly at this age.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Parenting Tips for Raising a 15-Year-Old&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Here are some things to keep in mind when raising a 15-year-old:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Be aware of body image issues. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Middle adolescence is a prime time for eating disorders and body image problems. It\u2019s not just girls - many teen boys have body image problems as well. Keep an eye out for changes in eating habits, excessive concern over weight, or increased exercise. Talk to your child\u2019s pediatrician if you have concerns.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Encourage healthy habits. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Although most 15 year olds think they\u2019re close to being adults, most of them struggle to maintain healthy habits. Provide guidance around issues like &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/dangers-sleep-deprived-teens-face-2611236&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;sleep&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, exercise, and eating habits. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/strategies-limit-your-teens-screen-time-2608915&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Set limits on electronics&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; use as well, as most teens can\u2019t handle unlimited freedom with their digital devices.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Emphasize safety issues. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Many 15 year olds start riding in cars with older friends and car crashes are the number one cause of death in this age group. Talk to your teen about wearing a seat-belt and discuss other safety issues as well - such as wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Encourage healthy relationships. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;At this age, most teens still struggle a bit with maintaining healthy relationships, with peers and in their budding romantic interests. Make sure your teen is hanging out with healthy people and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/establishing-rules-for-your-teen-2609121&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;establish clear dating rules&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Restrict privileges when necessary. &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;When your teen breaks the rules, it\u2019s important to restrict his privileges. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/grounding-your-teen-how-to-make-it-effective-2609122&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Ground him from time with friends&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or take away his electronics for a short period of time. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/pick-your-battles-with-your-teen-wisely-2609117&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;11&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Choose your battles carefully&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/allow-your-teen-to-face-natural-consequences-2609116&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;12&amp;quot;&amp;gt;allow for natural consequences&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; whenever possible.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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