Narrator John Amos introduces three families that live in the same apartment building: the Clarks, the Santiagos, and the Knights. These families are dealing with many of the same issues that all parents of adolescents face.

Mercedes and Cassandra are trying on outfits for a boy-girl party. Mercedes' father Roberto does not approve of her outfit, and tries to explain how it could attract unwanted attention.

Corey is kissing a girl in the living room - and his brother Eric and mother Christine walk in! Listen as Christine reminds Corey that he needs to set a positive example for his younger brother.

Carlito receives multiple phone calls from girls. What kind of questions will his father Roberto ask about these relationships?

Is Tanika old enough to walk home alone? Her parents Sonny and Simone try to come to a decision.

Friends Mercedes and Cassandra swap stories about gifts they've received from boys. Their friend Maya listens and wonders if these boys might expect something in return.

Alicia tells her friend Christine that their daughters' friend Jasmine is pregnant! How can they prevent this from happening to their own daughters?

Christine, Alicia, Roberto, and Simone each respond to the same question posed by their children: "How long do I have to wait to have sex?"