Anger is an emotion that every individual must learn to control throughout their lives and teens are no exception. When normal anger morphs into extreme aggressiveness or violence, it can be frightening and intimidating for parents to handle. While girls and boys are both at some risk for becoming violent, girls usually express their anger […]
Archives for November 2014
Help, My Troubled Teen Is Violent
It can be frightening and intimidating when your teen begins to display violent tendencies. Whether it is happening at home, or you are receiving reports of bullying and fights, teen violence can lead to negative habits and even life changing consequences. While the severity of the violence involved may require outside professional help, there are […]
Take Action During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February has been designated as teen dating violence awareness month (TDVAM) by Congress and presents a valuable opportunity to spread the word and educate individuals on one of the most dangerous situations adolescents face. While teen dating violence doesn’t get as much press and awareness as issues like substance abuse or depression, it is becoming […]
Teen Dating Violence: What to Know
Teen dating violence is one of the most prevalent, and hidden, dangers that teens face today. An estimated 1.5 million adolescent boys and girls in the U.S. report being intentionally physically harmed by their dating partner in the last year. Aside from the immediate consequences of dating violence, abused teens are more likely to suffer […]
Teen Violence Articles
While power struggles and arguments with your teen are a normal part of the adolescent years, violence and extreme aggression can leave you feeling out of your element. It is not uncommon for parents to feel intimidated raising a teen at risk for harming himself or others. Some even hesitate to seek help or support […]
The Hard Facts On Teen Violence
Youth violence includes harmful behaviors that are either physical or emotional. It encompasses everything from hitting and bullying to serious injury and death. Youth violence is such a problem in the United States that it is the second leading cause of death for individuals between 15 and 24. In 2011, over 707,000 youth aged 10 […]
What Are the Warning Signs of Teen Violence?
Although teen violence and dating abuse awareness don’t get as much recognition as some of the other common pitfalls of adolescence, it is alarmingly prevalent. In fact, it is estimated that around 33% of high school students will experience some form of abuse or violence from their significant other before leaving high school. 1 in […]
What is Making My Teen Violent?
When children enter the adolescent years, they begin to experience higher levels of anger and frustration as they transition into adulthood and a greater sense of independence. While arguments, eye rolling, shouting and door slamming are fairly normal, some teens take their anger a step further and become aggressive and violent with family members and […]
Help! My Teen May Be In A Violent Relationship
Of all the dangers that parents think that they will need to help their teens steer clear of during the adolescent years, relationship violence doesn’t often make the short list. While dating abuse doesn’t get as much awareness as substance abuse or mood disorders, it is frequent enough and serious enough that parents should be […]
Why is My Teen Violent?
As children become teens, they spend a lot of time at conflict with themselves and others. Because they are experiencing a newfound sense of independence as they transition into adulthood, they frequently engage in power struggles with authority figures, particularly parents. While arguments and anger are normal to all teens, violence and extreme aggression are […]