This document discusses issues related to adolescents and their development. It outlines the typical patterns of growth during adolescence, including physical, emotional, social, intellectual, moral and sexual development. It then describes some common problems adolescents face such as stress, loneliness, changing family structures, and rising permissiveness. The impacts of these issues on adolescents are also explained. Finally, the document discusses the important roles that teachers and parents can play in helping and guiding adolescents through providing the right environment, education, emotional support, moral guidance, vocational opportunities, and counseling.