This may get most people to laugh out loud in certain small talk conversation, but in the fierce reality of things it's different. It is often an extremely frustrating time for parents and it can be very conflicting.

Teen parenting advice in many cases isn't a simple matter of accepting someone else's opinion and taking it as a solution to a problem.

Parenting a teen is a whole new "ball game" from parenting a toddler, the "goal posts" change and in the end, it's realising that some adjustments need to be made from the parent in both understanding and accepting that their teenager is growing into an adult and as a result, is developing independent views on life.

Cast your mind back to when you were a teenager; didn't you want to grow up quickly and do things that adults did? I know I did and the more I was restricted the more rebellious I became.

Here Are Three Teen Parenting Advice Tips

This articles is not intended to solve the biggest problems that have been around for ages, that have been in conflict with you for a long time, but is intended to offer some pragmatic teen parenting advice. Here are a few areas to consider:

1. Communication... this is undoubtedly where a lot of parent/teen relationships fall down. Staying on the same page as a teenager is a challenge. You've been there before; you thought you knew it all.

Remember, that they are a part of a much younger generation. Your teenager will have totally different views of the world and what is right and wrong, so trying to talk to them is one thing, but it's important to be their friend as well. Be friend and be a little understanding.

2. Playing By The Rules... Most teenagers think that being rebellious is considered being "cool". Their friends have much stronger influence than their parents and therefore it's hard to keep control.

Teen parenting advice in this area is hard to give except that getting angry with your child for breaking one of the house rules can in most cases inflame the situation.

Instead you can try using a much more diplomatic approach and act in a calm way so that your child understands that while you are living under "this roof" you are better of dealing with the rules.

3. Being There For Your Child No Matter What... this is a fairly common piece of teen parenting advice but one that many parents overlook. Dependent on your record as a parent up until this stage of life, your child will generally look to you as a support base; someone they can rely on to be supportive despite any difference of opinion.

Being there for them in a time of need will only strengthen their confidence and trust in you.

The teen years have often been described as a person's most difficult. It's a massive learning curve of life which can overwhelm a child making the transition to adulthood.

Be there as a guide rather than an enforcer... It takes a lot of understanding to be a parent, but if you work on it you can do it!