Early Symptoms Of Troubled Teens


by Caitlina Fuller - Date: 2007-07-01 - Word Count: 407 Share This!

Has your teenager been acting different lately and you are wondering what's going on? It's possible you have a troubled teen on your hand and if that is the case then you need to be proactive to find out what is going on in order to help your teen immediately. Some early symptoms of troubled teens include the following as well as others so be sure to keep your eyes and ears open when it comes to your child.

Drug or Alcohol Abuse
We all know that teens are confronted with alcohol and drugs on a frequent basis and it is not beyond our imagination that teens may even try drugs and alcohol. However, if you notice that your child seems to be abusing either of these then it is time to stand up and make some changes.

Depression
If your child begins to want to sleep all day, loses interest in activities he previously enjoyed, and the like then you should be concerned about depression. If your teen is depressed be relieved that it can be treated but don't delay. Depression is serious and should be taken seriously.

Disrespect
If you previously had a respectful and courteous child that has now turned into a disrespectful child you should be concerned. Perhaps your teen is troubled and needs your help.
Decline in Academic Performance
Consider that something is going on with your child if their grades start slipping. This isn't to say that your kid has a problem with one test or in one class but rather starts letting his grades slip overall.

Bad Attitude
If your child all of a sudden has a bad attitude towards everything then this is another sign something may be going on.

Suicide Attempt
If your child attempts suicide don't mistakenly believe that he was doing so just to get attention. And while he does need your attention he also needs immediate psychological help. Don't delay or underestimate the severity of a suicide attempt.
If any of these symptoms are occurring in your child then you should consider a teen treatment center where your child can get the help he needs. If your child displays several of these symptoms then a boarding school for troubled youth may be a better solution. Keep a look out for these symptoms and spend time with your child to find out what is going on in his life. This is very important and could be what saves your child's life one day.

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Caitlina Fuller is a freelance writer. Has your teenager been acting different lately? It's possible you have a troubled teen on your hand and if that is the case then you need to be proactive to find out what is going on in order to help your teen immediately. If any of these symptoms are occurring in your child then you should consider a teen treatment center where your child can get the needed help.

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