The parent of a 13-year-old boy is concerned because the teenager wants to hang out with friends all the time and has stated that he wants to get his ear pierced because all his friends have piercings.What is the best response from the nurse?

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As children enter adolescence,they develop greater independence and a sense of identity.The adolescent begins to separate emotionally from the family,and the peer group begins to have a stronger influence.To relieve the tensions associated with the physical and psychosocial changes,as well as peer pressure,adolescents often engage in risk-taking behaviors such as smoking,drinking alcohol,and using drugs.This increases the risk for accidents such as drowning and motor vehicle accidents.Counseling and finding new friends are not needed because the boy is demonstrating normal signs of development.Adolescence does not quickly pass.

The Parent of a 13-Year-Old Boy Is Concerned Because the Teenager