Teenagers are often dismissed as being too difficult. People assume they will come with attitude, crime, or anti-social behaviour. It’s true that they might have challenges — but to assume those challenges are greater than caring for a baby, toddler, or younger child is widely misplaced. Don’t expect the worst. Teenagers need someone to have their back. Someone who notices if they’re late, checks in, and wants them to do well — especially if they’ve been let down by adults before.