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Helping Your Teen Overcome Common Social Challenges

Today’s teens face a host of problems. From drugs to alcohol, unwanted pregnancy and suicide, there has never been a more difficult time to be a teenager. By identifying and understanding the most common social problems among teenagers, you can help them cope with this troubling time in their lives.

Drug Use

Illegal drugs are readily available to teens and the pressures to engage in them are real. Teens are often pressured by their peers to try illicit drugs, and many of them develop addictions to these substances. Drug use is the gateway into more serious problems. Teenager’s lowered inhibitions when high on drugs can lead them to engage in risky behaviors such as unprotected sex. They can also lead to a life of crime as some teens "graduate" to selling drugs.

Talk to your teens about the dangers of illegal drugs and let them know you are available if they have questions. Look for signs of drug addiction. Reckless behavior, uncharacteristic mood changes and a constant need for money may signal a drug problem. Take these signs seriously.

Unplanned Pregnancy and Teenage Sex

While many teens may be content to wait until marriage, or at least adulthood, to have sex, they are often pressured into it by their peers. This can lead to devastating consequences for your teen. Sexually transmitted diseases run rampant among teens, and unwanted pregnancies can derail their academic future.

Talk to your teen about sex and make your feelings clear on the subject. There are many misconceptions about sex, and teens often go to their peers when they have questions. Encourage your teen to talk to you if they have questions about sex. Let them know that they are valuable and that it is perfectly okay to say no to sexual behavior.

Depression

The pressures to succeed, the need to fit in and lack of acceptance from peers can lead to depression in teens. Depression, if left untreated, can lead to suicide. If you suspect your teen is becoming depressed, take immediate action to help him. Remember that depression is an illness, and your teen can’t simply "cheer himself up." A depressed teen needs professional medical attention, and ignoring the problem will only make it worse.

Some of the most common signs of teen depression include feelings of hopelessness, extreme persistent sadness and despair about life. A depressed teen may not ask for help, and may suffer in silence. Sites like http://helpyourteennow.com/ can help you to spot the signals of depression and find resources to assist you in getting your teen the help he needs.

With the fast-paced world and increasingly impersonal world teens live in, the social problems they face can become overwhelming. Help your teen by understanding the social problems that teens face on a day-to-day basis. By having a clear picture of what your teen is going through, you will be in a better position to be a resource when he can’t face his problems. Find help for your troubled teen today.

January 26, 2013 by Kaylee Wilson



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