Raising teenagers comes with unique challenges. However, it is usually more overwhelming when parenting high-functioning teenagers with behavioral issues. These adolescents usually appear normal. They make friends with ease and even perform well in class. As they seek to excel in different areas, their emotional or behavioral challenges remain hidden from the world. These may …
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My Teen Son Is Violent at Home- When Is It Time for Residential Care?
Dealing with a violent teenage son can be painful, terrifying, and exhausting. It takes lots of emotional and physical energy. Family members may live in constant fear or a state of hypervigilance due to a teen’s anger towards a mother, father, or siblings. The resulting crisis can cause parental guilt, anxiety, or confusion about the …
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Why Are Teenage Boys So Rude?
Encountering rude behavior during adolescence can be frustrating to parents, teachers, and even teens. About 19% of teen students between 12 and 18 years old reported being bullied in school between 2021 and 2022. While adolescent rudeness is a projection of a teenager’s issues, it can still make the person encountering it feel uncomfortable. This phase can …
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Why Are Teens So Moody & Does It Mean Anything?
Teen moodiness is one of the most stereotypical aspects of adolescence and is often misunderstood. Most adults assume that moody teens are just acting out or being rebellious. Others believe that mood swings are always part of adolescence. But between 2018 and 2019, children and teens between 12 and 17 years old had persistent feelings of sadness …
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Trauma Therapy for Teens: Types, Goals, & Getting Help
Trauma can happen at any stage of life. According to statistics, 14% to 43% of boys and 15% to 43% of girls have experienced at least one trauma. A significant percentage of these numbers subsequently develop teen post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma does not always come from a single major event. Emotional neglect, long-term stress, or bullying can also …
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