While many parents may view problems with their teenage kids as inevitable, there are many ways a parent can help make sure their adolescent is happy and healthy whilst experiencing these tough times. While some teenagers will head off to college and get into adulthood without facing difficulties related to being blunt, others will face significant challenges. Parents which have been able to successfully deal with these issues have a much greater prospect of assisting their adolescent make it during this challenging period. Some of the most common fears which occur during these years include depression, substance abuse, physical or sexual abuse, and anxiety.