This document discusses potential roadblocks to teenage development, including: 1) Crisis-level traumas like the death of a parent, divorce, death of a friend, or severe illness can interrupt developmental tasks. 2) Living with abuse such as physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse can also interrupt development. 3) Other issues like teenage pregnancy, drug/alcohol abuse, or compulsive behaviors focused on things like grades or sports can redirect a teen's energies away from normal developmental tasks.