Adolescence Both texts support the idea that adolescence is a complicated period in the life of every individual and that teenagers tend to be insupportable and rebellious. However, they illustrate different aspects of this issue. The first text suggests that during this phase a person faces different challenges. On the one hand, it's a wonderful period of experiments and self-discovery. On the other hand, these experiences can be traumatic and painful. The second text explains that many parents feel perplexed and are convinced that these shifts in behaviour are provoked by bad upbringing. Nevertheless, according to scientists, it is an unavoidable process of growing up. Besides, the more parents try to interfere, the more they aggravate the situation. Weighing up the points made in the two texts, it is clear that the second text presents a more balanced view of the subject. Not only does it explain the teenager's behaviour, but it also provides some valuable advice for parents. All in all, I believe that both parts: adults and adolescents should be more comprehensive and tolerant and try to put themselves into the position of others. If parents were more willing to listen to their offspring and if teenagers were less aggressive and disobedient, many problems would be avoided.