The teenage years are a transitional state between being a little kid and an independent adult. It is not an easy time as many adults can tell you. The stresses experienced are very real and can have devastating consequences when they are not addressed.

Each generation has their own unique circumstances. For the older crowd it was growing up during the World Wars. Then there were the 1960s with the Vietnam and “free love.” In the 80s and 90s there was AIDS, the Gulf War, and drugs. Now, we have a combination of so many things, it is hard to name them all.

Life is tough for a teen. They are trying to find themselves against the backdrop of society and pressure from their peers. It is no wonder that they experience a high level of stress. If you have a teen, keep an open mind with them.

What are some of the stressors that teens deal with? Knowing where their emotions get most stirred up can help teen and parents understand each other better. Today’s teens deal with issues like: [Read more...]