Growing up is hard on teens and it's also hard on the parents that have to deal with them. I can only imagine what I put my parents through every day of my teen years. As your teen grows up, their hormones are constantly changing. And in addition to the body changes, teens are under a ton of pressure to get into a good college, succeed in sports, drama, or whatever their after school activity, and fit in. All these pressures can sometimes lead to some anxiety issues. Parents can feel pretty paralyzed when it comes to dealing with these issues, but knowing how to handle your teens is half the battle.