Margaret Tye runs the From Tots 2 Teens - Coping With A Troubled Teen website.
Does your home appear like a battlefield every morning? Is your teen giving you sleepless nights? Parenting troubled teens is like doing overtime without being paid. Parents generally rule the house instead of teens, but nowadays the scene can be just the opposite. Often parents find it very hard to tackle their teenagers and sometimes this difficulty turns a child anti-social and it can affect their schooling. Parents have to play a dual role, a role of an understanding friend as well as mentor.
Teenagers generally lack motivation and can get depressed over the slightest issue, yet they are often unwilling to open up with their parents. If this is the case they should be taken for counselling. An out of control teen should not be pestered to speak up as it is natural for him or her to get annoyed. You should be patient with them, advising them instead of being too stern. Teenagers generally love to rebel, so you should handle them carefully.
Parents are not perfectionists and sometimes do lack parenting skills, hence don’t ever try to discipline your teens using anger as it triggers them off. Be patient with them and try and be a friend. We as parents should set some rules and values in our house and also follow it so that teens learn and follow too. Examine their behavior and then try to understand the reason. Teenagers often test authority, so be considerate with them and allow them to express themselves, but make it clear through example and explanation that there are boundaries.
If your teen is facing problems at school and has falling grades or is on the verge of getting expelled, then obviously the first thing would be to find the cause of it and identify measures to handle the issue. If you consider severe measures such as boarding school, boot camps or troubled teen programs, try and understand the situation well before adopting these drastic measures. Your child may be at fault or they may be the victim of bullying but feel unable to talk about it.
Teen depression needs to be treated quickly to avoid it leading to serious issues. It is essential that parents recognize the symptoms early because treatment is more successful with early involvement. Typical depression signs shown by teenagers are low energy levels, irritable nature, suicidal tendencies, indecisive nature, drop in social activities or sudden change in peer group. You should also be on the look-out for any sign of substance abuse. Talk to your family physician if you are concerned.
The article is for information only and the author accepts no liability for any action taken. All health problems should be discussed with your physician.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
Adolescent Questions and Answers
By: babyfreefaq | 27/11/2009Does he approaching me or not? This guy and I never dated but everyone told me he liked me and stuff and we kinda had a falling out. Anyways - My friend asked him if he ever liked me and he said he didnt consider of me in that way but it took him like 5 mins to say aloud anything after she asked. Then...
How protect your child in hearing
By: olu mike omoasegun | 27/11/2009This is the right time to protect our children in any harm. It is necessary to protect a child's hearing. Using the hearing ability, a child is able to socialize and communicate and develop a good relationship. If you are really serious about protecting your child's hearing then you should the following things: You should considerably reduce the volume of your TV, stereo and radio.
School Backpack - An Important Backpack For Kids to Use
By: Alicia McWilliams | 26/11/2009Every kid should be well prepared for school with the right materials that are needed for classes. A school backpack can be used to help with storing materials that are going to be necessary for school. One of these backpacks should be light in weight and should feature plenty of useful compartments for materials of different sizes. Having a good amount of durability is always important too.
Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Adolescents
By: Emma Hudson | 26/11/2009Because adolescence is a time of mood swings and angry outbursts followed by tearful withdrawals, it is very difficult to tell if your teenager is just being a typical adolescent or if their behavior is indicative of a bigger problem. Quite often, anxiety disorders in children and teenagers are overlooked.
Theme Ideas for a Quinceanera Party
By: Sara Davoodi | 26/11/2009These are some fun quinceanera party theme ideas to help you plan a memorable 15th birthday party.
Therapeutic Boarding Schools for Troubled Teens
By: Mia Ava | 26/11/2009If you are a parent having some difficulties handling your teenager’s behavior or academic performance, then therapeutic boarding schools could help provide the solution. These institutions can address both issues and help your child achieve his/her full potential while building his/her character and inculcating the right set of values. These therapeutic boarding schools differ in several aspects from traditional boarding schools.
How to protect your child from Internet
By: olu mike omoasegun | 25/11/2009It become necessary to protect our child from internet influence that can lead our child to destruction. Internet has become the target place of the whole world to do anything they likes. As internet is good so also it has bad influences. It's a normal thing for each parent to take note of this and make right step at the right time to protect their child or children from the evil of the internet.
Are Teenagers Obsessed With Texting?
By: Peter Moore | 25/11/2009There was a time when families would talk with one another. They would sit and communicate around the table, regardless of how banal the conversation was. So what has happened to today’s teenagers that they seem no longer able to hold a meaningful conversation without the interruption of a text from a friend accompanied by an annoying beeping noise?
Collecting American Antique Carnival Glass
By: Margaret Tye | 13/10/2009 | Art & EntertainmentCarnival glass was first produced in the early 20th C by several North American glass manufacturers in competition with Tiffany. Tiffany had already marketed beautiful, iridized glass, but it was very expensive and beyond the reach of most people. Recognising the demand for cheaper, but equally attractive glass, the manufacturers...
How To Control Baby Eczema
By: Margaret Tye | 05/05/2009 | BabiesBaby eczema/excema/exzema is a common condition affecting babies from about 2-3 months old. The most common form is atropic dermatitis characterised by dry, red and often very itchy skin that can appear anywhere on the body but especially on the face, arms, neck and in the folds of the skin.
Dummy Platforms - Why Every Forex Beginner Should Use One
By: Margaret Tye | 04/04/2009 | Currency TradingMany people, particularly in the present economic climate, think that a quick and easy way to make some money is to trade on the Forex market. But beginners can easily lose money and should practise with a dummy platform before using their own capital.
Understanding Pips
By: Margaret Tye | 17/03/2009 | Currency TradingMany People Who Want to Trade on the Forex Market are Nervous to Try Because They Don't Fully Understand Pips But Realise That Making a Mistake in Their Calculations Could Cost a Considerable Amount of Money.
Choosing Your Baby Stroller
By: Margaret Tye | 17/08/2008 | BabiesAre you struggling to make up your mind which stroller to buy for your new baby, or have you a new addition to your family and are looking to buy a double stroller? There are strollers to suit every requirement. Singles, twin, lightweight, jogging, umbrella, the manufacturers have thought of numerous variations.
Urban Baby Clothes
By: Margaret Tye | 08/03/2008 | BabiesAre you a cool dresser and do you want your baby to look the same? Urban baby clothes are great for making your new baby look stylish and trendy.
Developing Toddler Skills Through Play
By: Margaret Tye | 14/01/2008 | ParentingThe importance of play in developing skills. Preparing your child for school.
Prepaid Credit Cards for Teenagers
By: Margaret Tye | 28/12/2007 | CreditTeaching your teen financial responsibility.