A simple question may turn a normal check-in into an argument with your teen. Maybe you just want to know if they have trouble finishing their homework so that you can help. Arguments with your teen are not proof of bad parenting or a difficult kid. According to one study, many teens typically expect their …
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The Link Between Teen Trauma and Substance Abuse: What Parents Miss
A strong correlation exists between adolescent experiences and later struggles. Teenagers exposed to traumatic events can easily develop substance use issues. We understand that watching your teenage son fall into alcohol or drug use can be confusing or terrifying. It is easier to view their actions as a lack of discipline or bad choices. However, …
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How Childhood Trauma Rewires The Teen Boy Brain (And What Treatment Does About It)
Multiple children experience a traumatic event before their 18th birthday. It is estimated that 62% of adolescents aged 13-17 years have been exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lives. For most households, these statistics often lead to sudden shifts in teen behavior. Your teenage boy may suddenly become explosive or completely withdrawn. …
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Why Teen Boys with PTSD Struggle to Trust Male Authority Figures
Research indicates that up to 5% of teenagers aged 13-18 suffer from teen post-traumatic stress disorder. Some, whose trauma is attributed to primary caregivers or authority figures, report severe interpersonal trust difficulties. For parents, it is difficult to watch a teenage son resist or reject the men in his life. It is easier to label …
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Why Teen Boys With Trauma Often Get Labeled as “Bad Kids”
Teen trauma can have immense effects on the developing brain. Research shows that individuals with traumatic pasts are likely to engage in problematic behaviors. For teenage boys, such behaviors are usually misunderstood as defiance or misconduct. This misunderstanding often leads them to be labeled as bad kids. Do not be quick to punish; instead, probe …
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