The development of a young person is highly influenced by their
relationships with family. At times members of the family may
experience conflict and though the issue may have nothing to do
with the young person, they may still feel stressed, alone or even
blame themselves for the discord. In circumstances where family
units change, the young person may face the challenge of meeting
and getting along with a new step-family. It might seem as though
their parent's priorities have changed or that they lose contact
altogether. During these times, it helps if the young person has
someone to talk to and that they focus on the positives.