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Destructive Behaviors And Finding Solutions
By Janine Jensenoris
There is a serious concern about destructive behaviors
running rampant throughout the teen culture in today’s
society. As if parents do not have enough to worry about
regarding the raising of their teen, a common practice
that teens have adopted as of late is called "
cutting."
The term refers to the act of slicing one’s skin, whether
it is with a razor blade or any other resource readily
available to the teen. While this act does provide the
teen with a short-term feeling of euphoria, it also
reaps many negative and long-term effects on the teen.
With patience and understanding, a parent may be able
to influence a teen’s impulse to do this to themselves.
Teenagers Dealing With Depression
Most teenagers deal with depression at some point in
their emotional development. It can be difficult for
them to deal with the challenges of responsibility that
come with being an adult, and many have not yet been
able to fully define who they are.
As parents, it can be difficult to discern whether
your teen is just experiencing some regular emotional
growing pains, or if they are really struggling with
destructive behaviors, like cutting themselves. An open
door of communication with your child is you best weapon
against these destructive behaviors.
Seek Professional Help To Prevent A Deteriorating
Situation
There are, however, effective methods that a parent
can utilize to get help for their teen. Whether the
teen is in fact cutting, or if they are severely depressed,
professional help is the best method to prevent the
situation from getting worse. It is a tricky discussion
to approach the teen with, though.
Many teens may feel threatened or stigmatized by the
suggestion to see a "shrink." They may also
express resentment and anger towards the parent for
suggesting that they are "crazy." But the
burden of being hated for a short time far outweighs
the impending burden if the problem is not solved.
Attempt To Avoid Serious And Irreversible Consequences
Therefore, it is important for the parent to display
unmistakable love throughout the awkward ordeal. There
is a strong chance that the teen’s attitude stems from
normal adolescent moodiness, but sloughing it off as
such could produce serious and irreversible
results.
If you are able to convince your teen to accept professional
therapy, as the parent, you should make every accommodation
to make it work. People who agree to help, typically
want to end their destructive behavior. Neither cutting
nor depression should be taken lightly and, as such,
the parent has an inherent responsibility to the well-being
of their teen.
Seeking Help And Finding Information Online
There are numerous resources that a parent can use
to review their options with their teen while in the
process of seeking help with destructive behaviors.
The process of therapy should be one that is worked
on together rather than the teen working alone.
There are books that a parent can read in order to
get a better understanding of the reasons why teens
cut (i.e., Patricia McCormick’s Cut). In today’s world
of technology, finding numerous forums, support groups,
and mental health websites are only as far away as the
fingertips.
With the many resources available to a parent, there
really is no excuse for a parent to allow depression
and/or cutting overtake their teen.
About the Author:
Janine Jensenoris is an author of relationships, social skills and dating articles including
Mother Daughter Relationships,
Social Skills Lessons,
Abusive Relationships,
Difficult People,
Marriage Crisis,
Anger Management,
Interracial Relationships,
Chat Site,
Real Friends,
Adult Party Favors,
Conversation Starters.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
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What causes domestic violence?
Psychologists have their theories
as to what causes domestic violence but no one is quite
positive. Some believe it is due to abuse as a child
or seeing abuse in the home. It may be a psychological
need to be dominant over another person.
It may be jealousy. It can also
be drugs and alcohol that are causing the occurrences
and behavior. Each person that commits violence to their
spouse or significant other does so for different
reasons.
Perhaps they are controlling
by nature and do not realize that they are emotionally
or mentally abusing their partner in order to get the
desired reaction.
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