Anxiety disorders are the most common psychological problems reported by children and adolescents. The present study tries to explore the potential role of the family environment in the development of anxiety among adolescents by examining the relationship between anxiety and the sons' perceptions of their parents' treatment styles. A literature review of the related material is done. The subjects of this study consist of 140 ninth grade students and 191 eleventh grade students. These 331 students represent six intermediate and secondary schools in Riyadh city. There were no significant differences between the intermediate and secondary school students in their levels of anxiety. There are significant differences among students in their levels of anxiety, which can be referred to their different grade point. The results of the present study lends support to previous studies findings indicating the importance of the parental treatment styles in the development and maintenance of anxiety in adolescents. An increase in quantity and quality of school counselors is needed to help in the development of specific educational and counseling programs and services to fulfill the guidance and counseling needs of the adolescents.