The Family's Role
in Managing
Adolescent
Concerns
FAMILY SUPPORT IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
Family plays a crucial role in the
physical, emotional, and social
development of adolescents. A
healthy family helps in overcoming
challenges and provides necessary
support.
Different Forms
of Support
Families provide different types of
support, including basic needs,
emotional care, and education.
According to the Family Code of
the Philippines, this support includes
food, shelter, clothing, medical
care, and schooling, based on
what the family can afford.
Parents play a key role in a child’s
growth by giving love, protection,
and financial stability. While families
can be a child’s greatest support,
they can also cause harm in some
cases. Since children's well-being
depends on their parents, it is
important to support families,
especially those in need, to protect
children's rights.
Material Resources
Families provide essential
material resources like
food, shelter, clothing, and
medical care, creating a
stable and supportive
environment for children.
Parents are legally
responsible for their
children's well-being and
play a crucial role in their
healthcare decisions, as
adolescents cannot make
these choices alone. While
teens may seek help from
friends or teachers, parents
remain the most important
influence in their access to
healthcare and overall
well-being.
Emotional
Support
Families play a crucial role in their
children's lives by providing care,
support, and encouragement. Strong
family relationships help children
succeed in school and life. Adolescent
mental health is closely linked to family
dynamics, especially the parent-child
relationship. Guidance, boundaries,
warmth, and understanding are
essential. As children grow, parents
should shift from strict authority to a more
collaborative approach, adapting to
their changing needs while maintaining
a supportive and caring relationship.
Educational
Support
Family plays a vital role in an
adolescent’s education by influencing
their academic development and
overall learning experience. Parents
face challenges in adequately
preparing their children for adulthood,
particularly in educating them about
sexuality and reproductive health.
Providing adolescents with access to
accurate information and youth-
centered health services empowers
them to make informed choices,
improving their lives and those of future
generations. However, many
teenagers prioritize socializing with
friends over family, often overlooking
the importance of family support in
their education and development..
Guidance plays a crucial role in helping
individuals, especially teenagers, make
informed decisions that impact their overall
health and well-being. Factors like
relationships, sexual activity, and protection
from risks influence adolescent decision-
making. Parents need complete and unbiased Guidance in
information to guide their children effectively, Decision-
with early childhood practitioners serving as Making
key sources of support. Families can assist by
explaining information, seeking advice from
specialists, and involving trusted individuals to
help adolescents make responsible choices.
Encouraging informed decision-making helps
ensure better outcomes and promotes overall
success.
Ways to Make Informed Decisions
IDENTIFY THE ISSUE – GATHER BRAINSTORM COMPARE OPTIONS –
CLEARLY DEFINE AND INFORMATION – SOLUTIONS – WEIGH THE PROS,
UNDERSTAND THE COLLECT RELEVANT GENERATE A RANGE CONS, AND
PROBLEM. DATA TO MAKE AN OF POSSIBLE POTENTIAL RISKS OF
INFORMED CHOICE. OPTIONS. EACH CHOICE.
MAKE A FINAL IMPLEMENT THE REVIEW THE DECISION
DECISION – CHOOSE DECISION – PUT THE – ASSESS THE
THE BEST OPTION AND DECISION INTO OUTCOMES AND
COMMIT TO IT. ACTION WHILE LEARN FROM THE
PREPARING FOR PROCESS FOR FUTURE
POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS.
CHALLENGES.
