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Teenage Isolation
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For a teenager, friends mean the world. So if you notice that your kid likes the company of himself more than anyone else, check out why.
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Peer Groups
( 3 Articles )
New friends you’ve never met - On the other hand, if your adolescent’s hanging out with a whole new group of friends, but not even giving you a clue as to who they might be, then you may be concerned. This change of friends may also lead to a change in “look” as well.
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Concealment
( 3 Articles )
When it seems your child is hiding things from you, not just her diary but significant events that concern her well-being, then you may be worried. She may be habitually late or not at the right place at the designated time.
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School Problems
( 11 Articles )
If your child’s grades are plummeting or he/she may not even want to attend school to begin with, then this may be a signal of things going amiss. Getting into fights at school or disputes with teachers is another obvious sign.
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Eccentricity
( 5 Articles )
When your child experiences difficulty fitting in with his peers, strange behavior may be something to look into. It may even be early signs of a mental disorder.
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Drugs and Alcohol
( 4 Articles )
Trying out drugs or alcohol may be a part of many teenagers’ lives but
when this becomes habitual or goes together with school troubles, then
be warned. This may also be accompanied by missing money from the house
or your wallet at times.
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Anxiety and Depression
( 4 Articles )
Deep-seated emotional issues may be detected through the expression of
negative feelings. If you notice “suicide” as a popular term in your
desktop’s search engine, then be wary. Unless your child is doing his
Senior Research Paper on the topic, then his depression may be urging
him on to commit the ultimate act of self-destruction.
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Violence
( 3 Articles )
Violence (to one’s self or others) - Self-harm is an obvious cry for help. Any kind of violence inflicted onto others is also a sign of trouble for your teen.
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Body Image
( 3 Articles )
A distorted body image and weight loss/gain not only makes an emotional
issue that must be addressed apparent, but it is a vital health issue
as well. One must take note of shifting sleep or eating patterns.
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Nervous Breakdown
( 3 Articles )
If your child shows how he/she cannot deal with the day-to-day issues
of adolescence, then be on your guard and ready to show your support.
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Moody Teenagers
( 4 Articles )
Changes in temperament- Smiling one moment and shrieking the next can be a signal of disorder. Anger which is uncalled for, should not be dismissed as a simple temper.
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