INTRODUCTION Adolescent crises mean the upheavals that the adolescents face during this period. These can be related to changes which are taking place in emotional, psychological and physical development areas. The parents feel confused and frustrated while interacting with their children. These crises may be failing school, staying out late, sleeping all day, running off, being expelled, use of drugs etc. affect the life of a teen ager. OBJECTIVES After studying this unit, the students can be able to: Define the crises in adolescence. Understand the issues and problems of puberty. Understand attachment theory and its implications in adolescence Enumerate and identify few problems relating to adolescence