What is Your Teen Hiding?

How can you tell if you’re teen is concealing things from you? When you ask your teenager as he comes in one night- Where have you been?- do you really know if they are telling you the truth? Spotting a lie can be hard for anyone, not just parents. But in a parent-child relationship, you are at some advantage because of the type of relationship that can be fostered between parent and adolescent.  Catching ExtremesSaying too much or saying too little, can both be subtle hints of a lie. If you ask- Where have you been?- and your teenager quickly answers with an elaborate story of the night, going through the entire evening in detail, he may be concealing what really happened. The same goes if your teen replies vaguely in a few words. Any kind of extreme in the way your teenager is behaving can be a sign of concealment. A False NaturalIt may be particularly difficult to spot a lie if your teen does not plan his lies or excuses at all. If your teen opts to go with the flow and answers with what may seem appropriate to them as they go along, these replies may appear “natural.” Teenagers using this ‘method’ may become so accustomed to it that speaking with you becomes some sort of “act.” The problem occurs if your adolescent gets used to talking with you like this, and whatever you are familiar with as your teenager’s normal behavior is false to start with. 

Catching Your Teen Out of Character

 This type of concealment is not like a lie your teen may use from time to time to get you off his back for coming home past curfew. This serious concealment may be used to cover up serious substance abuse × Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse /sub.stance/ /a.buse/ Substance abuse is defined as the use of a chemical substance that has an effect on humans or animals improperly or in a negative view or purpose. Substances involve different types of drugs and also alcohol.  The misuse of a chemical substance can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different types of problems such as impairment and also distress. Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent substance abuse, there are many  other problems that can occur.  A lack of interest in schooling and work can lead to failure fulfillment of roles and obligations in different settings of life.  Also, a poor performance in daily actions can be a cause. Substance abuse is a problem that is important to deal with in an appropriate manner.  There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life. More information about substance abuse in the US The national institute on drug abuse characterize substance abuse as, "as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to many harmful, often self-destructive, behaviors.' When pertaining to the adolescent brain and psyche, substance abuse and addiction is one of the most dangerous and common negative behaviors in troubled youth. Teenagers who participate in drug abuse are either not aware of the potential permanent damage they are causing themselves, or simply don't care. It is because of this reason that parents of substance abusing teens need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter. Fortunately for parents, there is a multitude and increasing number of options to choose from in terms of rehabilitation. Furthermore, parents of substance abusing teens need to seek treatment for their teens promptly.
or issues such as eating disorders. But no matter how talented an actor your teen may be, they can’t be in character all the time. It’s up to you to catch the times they do slip up, may it be with his words or his actions. If some aspects of his life are suddenly suffering (like school or a prime activity) even while he seems to be keeping up appearances at home, then be alert for any clues or details that may lead you to the real deal. For example, if your teen makes excuses for you picking him up somewhere or your dropping by, then you may tend to wonder what’s up.