Parenting a middle schooler brings new challenges and new rewards in the parent-child relationship. These years are bursting with emotional and physical changes. At this stage of childhood your middle schooler is grappling with questions about themselves, relationships, the world, and God. The intensity and suddenness of this stage can easily put distance between you and your child. Understanding what your middle schooler needs from you now, can help you stay ahead of the game. With the right mind-set and tools, this stage can be rewarding and precious for both of you.