This article examines the influence of family relations on the development of a teenager, which is associated with the process of individualization and self-realization of a person. The development of the adolescent's autonomy and individualization can be disrupted in a family crisis. In particular, adolescents who have experienced parental divorce may develop too early, an excessive desire for autonomy, independence from parents, and independence, which, in turn, may lead to further conflicts in the family.