Given the health concerns for adolescents and young adults who have survived their congenital heart disease, quality of life has received attention , but the adolescent's perspective is not being sought . Children and teens at times have a point of view contrary to their parents regarding symptoms of the disease, thus leading to differing perceptions about the adolescent's overall quality of life . The World Health Organization has recognized that quality of life is a subjective experience, defined as “individuals' perceptions of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live, and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns”.