At adolescence, the young one sees himself already as a miniature adult, and would want to express the autonomy that goes with it. Even though parents may recognize this and would want some measure of freedom for their adolescent children, they are not unaware too that a lot of exuberance goes with adolescence. Most parents are aware that, young ones are most times susceptible to negative activities like the illegal use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and illicit sex affairs amongst others and need to be carefully guided. However, the thrust in this article is not to condemn this autonomous posture of adolescents but strive to bridge the gap otherwise created by their restive attitude. In the light if this, the writer seeks the collaboration of parents as well as educational reform efforts in re-negotiating a more cordial relationship in the adolescents' quest for autonomy.