Teen Issues 1
Parents of teenagers face numerous issues and struggles. It is no wonder they become discouraged, overwhelmed, angry or confused. Rick has ideas how to help.
- Â disrespectful attitude towards parents, family and others
- challenges requests or rules
- self-absorbed
- unable to see things from another’s perspective
- lazy and careless about responsibilities
- has a negative attitude toward school
- is emotionally withdrawn and distant
- picks friends of whom parents disapprove
- erupts in anger for minor reasons
- lacks motivation for school, failing grades
- neglects home chores and responsibilities
- moody
- mean to siblings
- detaches from family events
- wants to be with peers only
- lies and deceptive about activities
- physically aggressive or destructive
- skips school
- abuses substances – alcohol, drugs, pornography
- engages in sexual activity
The right intervention, given at the right time , in the right way, can make all the difference in the world.