The recent George Zimmerman trial (wherein a young black man was killed) has focused heavily on the issue of race. One issue in cases like these that hasn’t been considered is whether adults, particularly older adults, have a fear of teenagers. Teenagers are people just like anyone else, but the generational gap between adults and teenagers can breed much misunderstanding. Mt. Pleasant Academy is a residential treatment center for troubled boys
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Troubled boys
Troubled boys are adolescent males who show little or no respect towards authority, are involved with negative peer groups, display unhealthy behavior and are incapable of handling situational problems in a healthy, mature manner. Teenage boys who are deemed, 'troubled,' tend to struggle with issues such as, failing grades, drug/alcohol addiction, mood swings, negative relationships and friendships, and openly show disdain for any type of authority figure.
Troubled boys who struggle and are considered troubled are at high risk of experiencing dire, negative consequences. If negative behaviors of troubled teen boys are left unchecked, the individual teen's behavior will more than likely progress and continue on well into adulthood. It is imperative for parents of troubled boys to seek help immediately in correcting their child's behavioral patterns.
Fortunately for parents of troubled boys, there is a myriad of solutions, in terms of treatment, for them to choose from. Troubled teen behavioral solutions such as, boarding schools, group homes, and residential therapy programs for troubled teens, are all viable and popular choices among parents of trouble boys.
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Adults And The Fear of Teenagers
Many adults, even parents, reach a point where they are so far removed from the lives of teenagers that they just don’t understand them on a real, personal level anymore. This is especially true for parents with troubled teens
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Troubled Teens
Troubled Teens
/trou.bled/ /teens/
n. Noun
A troubled teen is defined as a person that is between the age 13-19 that is beset by problems or conflict.
Every Teenager faces problems that they must encounter in their life. Problems arise in every person’s life both big and small yet sometimes we allow even the most insignificant of problems affect our lives. Sometimes with teenagers they allow trials in their life greatly affect them in negative ways. Typically when a person (typically teenagers) face problems in their lives, the ability to cope with the problem does not exist. When teenagers turn to other things to cope with the feelings of the problems that they usually face things such as drugs and alcohol, pornography, criminal activity, etc.
It is important to find help for troubled teens as soon as possible. There are many different programs that are available to help troubled teens with the problems that they face each with a different approach and nature to the program.
who are engaged in negative behaviors. Troubled teenagers that are violent can cause many problems for families, and parents often don’t know how to handle such students. When it comes down to it, parents are the authority figures of the household, so how does a parent get to the point where they are crippled by fear of their own children?
Society tells parents to do their best to protect their children from harm. This concept, taken to an extreme, can mean that parents may be afraid to discipline
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Discipline
n.noun
dis·ci·pline
Discipline is one's ability to do the right thing, regardless of how they feel. Discipline is one of the most difficult things for a person to develop as it takes hard work, dedication, and can take years to achieve. Those who develop strong discipline tend to be more successful and happier than those who do not develop strong discipline.
Troubled teens are notorious for their lack of discipline. In fact, their lack of discipline is likely the root cause of almost all of their issues. Furthermore, if troubled teens develop discipline, they will be able to overcome their shortcomings and change their live for the better.
Parents of troubled teens who are in desperate need of discipline have many options to choose from. These options include, therapeutic boarding schools for troubled teens, group homes, residential treatment centers and even boot camps for troubled teens. However, boot camps are considered ineffective and a "quick fix" that yields no long lasting changes.
their kids for fear of harming them. These parents love and care for their kids desperately, but are afraid to administer the chastening that they need. Therapeutic programs can help with these issues, but helping students succeed and overcome their negative behaviors starts in the home. It’s never easy to provide your student with the discipline necessary. Each teenager needs to be dealt with on a personal level, and many times, just by letting them know that you are there for them can be very useful.