It is not every day that teen behaviors attract police attention. The few instances often arise from complex issues or situations. The aftermath of a teen-inspired police call can be challenging to manage or forget. Courts can intervene once the police respond. However, long-term change usually demands professional help. Recommended solutions include residential treatment for …
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After a Breakup: Grief and Rage in Teen Boys
Breakups in teen boys don’t always look like you’d expect. While girls might cry and talk it through with friends, boys may become angry or apathetic. They may punch walls, skip school, or pick fights. In this article, Nexus Teen Academy is going to talk about why teenage breakups hit so hard, what grief actually looks like …
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I Found My Teen Son Smoking Weed-What Should I Do Today?
Marijuana is one of the drugs that most school-going teenagers abuse. For instance, 30.7% of 12th graders reportedly used marijuana in 2021. Despite knowing its potential for abuse, your teenage son being part of the statistic can be devastating. It is normal to experience a range of emotions. Common feelings include anger, self-blame, and fear. However, watch …
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From Detention to Treatment: When School Discipline Signals Bigger Issues
Children and teens with mental disorders have suspension and expulsion rates three times higher than their peers. It might be your teen’s way of waving a red flag, signaling that something deeper is going on beneath the surface. This isn’t about labeling your kid or overreacting to normal teenage behavior. It’s about learning to distinguish between …
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Social Media Anxiety in Teen Boys: TikTok, Dopamine, and Doom-Scrolling
Have you caught your son lost in an endless cycle of TikTok videos, eyes glued to the screen as hours slip by? TikTok’s rise has been fueled by teen boys – in fact, nearly two-thirds of U.S. teens now use TikTok, and about 1 in 6 say they are on it almost constantly. Unfortunately, this …
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