Problems Facing Teens Today

FamilyParenting

  • Author Keith Allen
  • Published June 17, 2006
  • Word count 377

Teenage is a growing period with many teen problems too. Such teen problems have no boundary or actual cause of worry. However, your teen is overtly concerned leading to a fall in self-confidence and total lack of motivation. However, accept these problems as a part of the growing up process with necessary forbearance.

The most common among teen problems is the concern for their physical appearance. Teens place excessive importance to their looks and are very upset over an insignificant pimple on their face. Although your teen could go the extent of dealing surgically with the pimple, you as a parent should not express total lack of concern for his plight.

Surgery is an exaggeration; try to explain the situation to your teen amicably by applying locally prescribed cure. Imposing your way will lead to revolts. Ignoring their appeals will dissuade their trust in you. Therefore, the best way to deal with such teen problems is to give an example from your teens and how those pimples could not change your appearance and you are looking fine now.

Teenagers remain in a world of their own mostly oblivious of their surroundings. This is the reason behind them not adhering to general norms of your house. They may not put the teacups in the dishwasher or their dirty clothes into the washing machine. Their books and their room could be a mess. However, simple planning and instilling regular cleaning habits from early childhood can help your teen overcome such teen problems.

Most teen problems magnify because you insist on your teen doing specific chores in a particular way and at a scheduled time. Teens do not stick to such bindings and prefer doing it their way at their own sweet will and time. You could show restraint and shower appreciation for completion of a chore. Your appreciation could make them do things your way too.

Many serious teen problems compound to drug addiction, bulimia, anorexia, smoking, depression, and teen pregnancy. These develop mainly due to peer pressure. Therefore, as a concerned parent, you have to maintain a positive relationship with your teen. Spend sufficient time and look in to the activities of the peer group too. Besides, developing many hobbies could also change the outlook of your teen.

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