The transition from teenager to independent young adult marks a crucial phase in Catholic parenting. Young people face unprecedented freedom, intellectual challenges, and life decisions while often experiencing their first extended separation from family faith support systems. The parent-child relationship fundamentally changes during these years. Rather than setting rules and expectations, parents now serve as advisors and supporters. On this page, we’ve gathered a collection of advice and insights from other parents within our faith community. Remember, we are all in this together, building our families of faith, one day at a time.