Friendships and dating

Friendships are important to teenagers on many different levels – from being a support network to providing both positive and negative influences. Learning to start, change or maintain friendships is a skill teenagers all need to learn and work on. 

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There are a number of things that you can try to help your teenager with bullying. If you'd like to understand more about bullying, read our fact sheet.

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Bullying and teenagers

There are things you can do if you recognise your teenager is exhibiting bullying behaviours.

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Bullying behaviour and teenagers

Get some ideas on how you can help your teenager manage cyberbullying. 

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Cyberbullying and teenagers

Learn how you can support your child develop strong and lasting friendships.

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Friendships and teenagers

Peer groups play a large role in young people’s lives. As a parent, there are things you can try to help your teenager manage peer pressure.

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Peer pressure and teenagers

How to support your teenager through romantic relationships, and learn about respectful relationships

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Romantic relationships and teenagers

Get tips to help you give advice and guidance to your teen about sex.

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Sex and teenagers

Learning to start, change or maintain friendships and romantic relationships can be big milestone experiences for your teen. Learn more on how to support them.