Teen Issues # 3
Every teenager rebels against authority at some point – talks back, breaks curfew or disobeys. It goes with the territory – it’s normal development. But many teens go beyond normal adolescent rebellion to engage in out-or-control or dangerous behaviour. If one of those teens is yours, you’ve probably lived through years of conflicting advice and pat solutions that haven’t led to lasting change. One source that I have found useful in assisting parents is a book called “Parenting Your Out-of-Control Teenager” by Scott Sells Ph.D. I recommend it to any parent searching for advice on how to address the behaviour choices of a “tough” teen.