Okay...curious - Is it normal for a high schooler to form an emotional attachment- and who is not coming from a dysfunctional family- to, say, a teacher? If it's not normal, what could be going on psychologically? And how could the attachment be rid of?
2007-02-27 12:41:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is normal for teens to desire a mentor. This is true especially outside of the family. They are developing an identity that is outside the family and the encouragement of an adult feels good.
If it is a teacher like you said you have nothing to worry about. If I were you, I'd probably meet the teacher to see how you feel about them and just let your child have their mentor. Mentorships are actually encouraged. And even if it is a little crush or something, it'll usually work itself out. Just monitor you child to make sure of their safety.
2007-02-27 12:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible. But a good teacher would not allow anything unappropriate to happen. The same thing is happening psychologically that would happen if you were attracted to someone your own age. You like the way it feels and there is something in human nature that says "you want what you think you cannot or shouldnot have". Don't destroy your teacher's life, they could go to jail for this. Wait until you are over 18 and if the feelings are still there...talk to the teacher then.
2007-02-27 12:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by cathy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal enough, the way you describe it. Of course, the teacher could be a transference (a representative) of some internalized character, say, your Mom or Dad or Aunt or Uncle. Regardless, it seems safe to allow yourself to feel close to your teacher as long as you respect appropriate boundaries.
2007-02-27 12:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by OTTO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The attachment is something good actually, it is tell me that you are a person that admires the qualities of other people and you aren't just thinking of your self. there is nothing wrong by admiring others. the only thing is to exercise control to not create improper attachments.
2007-02-27 12:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by SUAVE38 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attachment is always normal. It's hormonal, teen. Get rid of it? ignore it or confront it.
2007-02-27 12:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by anton t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋