A new study shows that 14 year old girls are actually the most difficult age to parent, beating out the Terrible Twos. I don’t know how enlightening the announcement is, but I think it provides some interesting perspective as to why girls at that age are struggling, aside from the obvious hormone changes.After doing a bit of research I found one quote that I really like and relate to: “Don’t be surprised if your adolescent reminds you of your two year old because some of the same issues of identity, of ‘who am I?’ are being worked out all over again. No longer children, not yet adults, not happy to be defined by family members, adolescence can be a lonely time for some.”Parents need not fret, it’s not like 14 lasts forever. Rather, they should encourage their children to get involved in sports and other activities at an early age. Activities such as yoga or group sports may help release a bit of the early teen angst and will at least get the kids out of the house.

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