2007-01-06 17:22:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Teens are testing their independence, and young teens often go through a phase similar to the "terrible twos." This can be very normal.
Some kids have problems beyond this, though, where the need to defy goes beyond the need to do what's sensible. Oppositional Defiant Disorder kids never do what you tell them -- (well, maybe not never; that's kind of extreme). These kids usually have another diagnosis, like ADHD, and when that condition is under control, their ability to follow directions improves.
And kids with Conduct Disorder start to get in trouble with lying, stealing, etc. I hope your kid's just going through normal growing pains, but if the description on the link below sounds familiar, you might want to get a therapist's opinion.
2007-01-06 17:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by rcpeabody1 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Observation only. I believe that sometimes the parents that consume alcohol and other drug pass some traits caused by alcohol/drugs, such as the loss of inhibitions and physical pain. For example, when the parents wake up the next morning, they can, most of the time, regain some degree of morality and their body and mind can "reason" better after the drug wears off. I believe repeated drug abuse genetically imprints the euphoria, inherited by the offspring, thus not feeling pain or shame when reprimanded, much like their parents on drugs, except and without actually being on drugs. TV is no help.
2007-01-06 18:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by little rock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its completely normal. Congratualations on raising a healthy teenager.
I do think however this conditon we call "adolescence" can cause mental problems for the parents if we are not careful...lol. Hang in there. This too will pass.
2007-01-06 20:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by spiritualjourneyseeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said it already! It is called being a teen. Some teenagers are ruled mainly by their hormones which in turn cloud rational thinking. They have the I-know-everything-you were not once my-age-nothing is gonna happen to me syndrome!
2007-01-06 17:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by sam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is called being a teenager and they know everything so why in the world would they ever take our word on anything. But do not worry, one day they will heal from this condition and realize that we really were right.
2007-01-06 17:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by wyllow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It is "The Govornment"
They won't let us raise our kids to respect us & obey us anymore! They have more rights as a criminal(juvenile delinquent)Than they do as upright citizens.
So the next time your teen acts up,just tell them that the "govornment" don't run your home.
2007-01-06 17:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by Frogmama 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Teen rebellion is natural, but to control them, you must however need to have some more bonding time, less shouting and lots of brainstorming.
2007-01-06 17:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by KenMikaze 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - it's a very common condition called "knowitallitis"
2007-01-06 17:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by moonshadow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most teens are hard headed but they could be ADD...
2007-01-06 17:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by desertblue62 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, its called you didn't whip my butt enough now you are going to have to ground me more and wish you had taught me respect itis
2007-01-06 17:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by abby normal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋