As a child reaches her teens, you might find her experimenting with new things and behaving differently. Much of this behavior comes from her friend's actions, as children of this age feel the need to fit in with a group. Through this peer pressure, behavioral problems can arise, especially if your teen falls in with a less desirable core of friends.
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Many child experts have expressed concern about the effects gymnastics has on teens' health and behavior. Gymnastics frequently requires a hefty time commitment. When this occurs, teens can suffer. Parents should encourage thei...
With the changes occurring in a teenager's body and mind, along with peer pressure, school and possible problems at home, stress is a predominant part of teen life. Unfortunately, teenagers do not always have the knowledge or m...
A degree of opposition to authority is developmentally appropriate in the teen years. This is the age at which young people establish their independence and begin to develop adult identities. In the process, rebellion against a...
This is not merely a cultural perception, but is a well-documented fact. According to the Centers for Disease Control, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are four times more likely to be involved in a car accident than other age groups...
When a normally sweet, easy-going child turns into a moody or temperamental teenager, parents often worry if the behavior is normal or a sign of something more serious. Parents, educators and caregivers who learn how to differe...
One day your teen can resemble a 17-year-old, but the next day she acts like she's 7 or 27. If you're having trouble understanding your teenager's behavior, don't feel you have to go it alone. Many resources can help you deciph...
It can start slowly with shrugs over questions about homework and grow into outright refusal to turn the television off, clean his bedroom or honor a curfew. But your teen's defiance is likely normal, and a common sense approac...
Yesterday, your child was little, missing teeth and cute. Today, he’s as tall as you and his moods are enough to peel the wallpaper from your walls. You need to know how to deal with the being who seems to have replaced y...
The Family Education website states that the changes your teen goes through can cause fluctuations in the way he acts—especially his behavior. While every teen experiences negative behaviors from time to time, whe
As the amount of TV that teens watch increases, the content of TV shows is also changing. This combination is causing serious negative effects on the behavior of teens.
All teens are individuals, produced in special circumstances and nurtured by unique family environments. As a result, there is nothing typical about the behavior of teenagers. Every teenager will react to situations differently...
Raising a teenager can be a challenging task, because every teen is different. Teenagers showcase a realm of behavior issues, some moderate and some severe. Some teens may have an underlying illness that is causing them to act ...
All teenagers misbehave and act out at some point during their adolescent years. When a teenager becomes hostile or deliberately acts out for the purpose of causing harm, her aggression may be an indicator of an underlying issu...
From your point of view, if your teen was a handful before adolescence, he's a busload now. And from his point of view, you're no cup of sugar either. During this second phase of parenting, things can get pretty rough if you're...
Many parents find it difficult to distinguish between normal teenage moodiness and the potential for something more serious. Aggressive behavior in teens can become dangerous and violent if it is ignored. Understanding the warn...
Get to the core of what is bothering your teen to help control her volatile behavior. Often a teen acts out following a tremendous change such as a move, divorce or change of schools. Other core issues are more covert--and tee...