• Teen girls may begin to experience mood swings that they do not understand.teen peek image by robert mobley from Fotolia.com
  
  As girls grow into teenagers, they begin to experience new problems. Teenage girls need guidance to help them understand that almost everyone has faced these issues, according to Family Education. Some teenagers may talk to their parents about these issues or find another trusted adult to work through these problems. By understanding what problems teenage girls face, adults can help them process possible decisions.
  
  

Body Image

• As teenage girls get older, they may struggle with their body image. Puberty hits and the girl may not know what to do with a few extra pounds. Teenage girls may decide to go on a diet to lose weight. Rather, encourage the girl to get involved in a healthy activity. This will help keep her mind off her body image and allow her to stay healthy and fit.
  
  

Menstruation

• Most girls get their periods when they hit adolescence. This can cause confusion and stress, especially if they are unprepared. In order to help the girls feel more at ease with this change in their lives, talk to them about what to expect with mood swings and cramps. Let them know that certain negative feelings relate to hormones during this time of the month.
  
  

Peer Pressure

• Teenage girls may experience significant peer pressure during their formative years. Friends may pressure them to break the law or experiment with drugs. Talk to the teenage girl about the importance of thinking for herself rather than letting her friends make decisions for her. Encourage positive peer relationships from people she has met at church, sporting events or other organized activities.
  
  

Sex

• Many girls begin to think about sex as they become teenagers. The media displays teenagers having sex as if this is a common occurrence and happens with every adolescent. Your teenage daughter may begin to struggle with the choice to have sex. Talk to her about the emotional and physical consequences of having sex. Discuss the media images with her and help her understand that not everyone has sex as teenagers. Encourage her to ask you any questions she has about this issue.