STUDY: Teens sulk 71 times at parents and hates 27 times

Nearly a third of teenagers will talk to their parents about changes in their bodies while 28 per cent will talk about how they look or feel about their image.

Speaking about the results of the study, by bonjela junior, Life Coach for Children, Naomi Richards, said: 'Between the ages of 13 and 18 young adults are going through enormous changes both physically and emotionally.

'As a consequence, parents need to be aware that their child is striving for independence, and is wanting to stand on their own two feet.