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RE: My adolescent child has changed both socially and emotionally: What can I do to help my child control his/her emotions?
the first thing is to remember that you can not ' control' them. You can mould, influence and guide them only. It is best if you build a relationship on trust much before they become teenagers. If a kid trusts you he/ she will never be out of control. In return you need to trsut your own upbringing and the values you have imparted. Do not except the kid to listen to you if you have never listened to your parents in front of the kid.
Set an example for them with your behaviour. If you want the kid to not go to parties, you have to give up your own kitty party. With teenagers it is always 2 way street- do not expect to control them- you can only influence them.
Setting a good example helps a lot also. Most parents think that by controlling their child, they will be great. Controlling them makes them scared to talk to you