Adolescent suicide is a public health problem worldwide. Parents and family play a crucial role in seeking professional help early enough to avoid catastrophic outcomes such as the death of a teenager.

This study examined the metaphorical perceptions of parents with adolescent children towards adolescents and being parent a teenager. The qualitative participants consisted 102 whose were at 8-12 grade level in Ankara. data collected spring term 2019-2020 academic year. participant asked to fill blanks: "I think, today's are like ... because ……" "Being teenager is … ……...". themes that describe...