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Coping with your teenager
Many parents feel stressed by their teenager’s behaviour, and worry about whether it is normal. We look at what changes children go through in their teenage years, and how to deal with the effects of bad teenage behaviour. They say being a parent is the toughest job in the world. For some, it can certainly feel that way during the teenage years.
Worried about your teenager?
Are you worried about your teenager? Many parents find that their children act differently during the teenage years. It is common to worry that they may be affected by mental health issues such as depression or eating disorders, or be involved in risky behaviour such as taking drugs, abusing alcohol, having unprotected sex, or committing crimes.
Teen aggression and arguments
Many parents find that when their child becomes a teenager, their behaviour becomes more challenging. But how do you cope if they become aggressive or even violent towards you? Find out how to cope with heated arguments with your teen, and what to do if they become violent. If you’re experiencing aggression or violence from your teen, you’re not alone. A recent Parentline Plus survey found that 60% of calls (between October 2007 and June 2008) included verbal aggression from a teenager, and 30% involved physical aggression, much of it aimed at the parent themselves. It is common to keep this kind of abuse behind closed doors and not confide in anyone. Many parents feel that they have failed to control their child, or that they are responsible for the behaviour in some way. In addition, they may not know where to turn. However, any kind of aggression can be stressful, and can cause an atmosphere of tension and fear for the entire family, not to mention the possibility of physical harm if their teen becomes violent. No parent should feel obliged to put up with an unruly teen, and as with any type of domestic abuse, help and support is available. You can find appropriate organisations and helpline numbers in ‘Help and support’ below. There are also a number of techniques and tips that you might find helpful.
Is my vagina normal?
Vaginas are designed to help us have and enjoy sex, have periods and have babies. But what’s normal and what’s not? Find out how vaginas can be different.
Bullying: how to stop it
If you’re being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened. You may be finding it harder to make friends or to talk to people your age. You don’t have to put up with the bullying.
Bereavement and young people
Losing someone important to you is one of the hardest things to experience in life and if you’re young, bereavement can be even more difficult. But support and advice are available to help you get through it.
Teen girls and iron
Only 60% of teenage girls have the recommended amount of iron in their diet. A lack of iron can make you feel tired, faint and breathless. It can also make it difficult to concentrate, which makes studying and taking exams more difficult. But it’s easy to get more iron into your diet.
Healthy eating for teens
A healthy diet can help you look and feel great. Don't follow the latest food fad: find out the truth about eating well.
Am I pregnant?
If you’re a girl and you have unprotected sex (without contraception) with a boy, you could get pregnant.
Period problems
If problems with your menstrual cycle or periods are affecting your life, there's help and support.
Supporting someone with an eating disorder
If your friend or relative has an eating problem they will eventually have to get professional help from a doctor, practice nurse, or a school or college nurse.
Eating disorders
Problems with food can begin when it's used to cope with those times when you're feeling bored, anxious, angry, lonely, ashamed or sad.
Coping with cyber bullying
Cyberbullying is the use of technology, such as mobiles and the internet, to bully other people. Coping with it can be difficult because it can happen at any time of the day.
Surviving exams
Getting through exams can be challenging, but try not to panic. There are ways to beat exam stress and ensure that you get the best possible results.
Surviving exams
Getting through exams can be challenging, but try not to panic. There are ways to beat exam stress and ensure that you get the best possible results.
How can I stop being a bully?
People who bully others often find it hard to ask for help. They may be worried that they'll get into trouble with their teachers or that they'll be bullied themselves.
- Coping with your teenager
- Worried about your teenager?
- Teen aggression and arguments
- Is my vagina normal?
- Bullying: how to stop it
- Bereavement and young people
- Teen girls and iron
- Healthy eating for teens
- Am I pregnant?
- Period problems
- Supporting someone with an eating disorder
- Eating disorders
- Coping with cyber bullying
- Surviving exams
- Surviving exams
- How can I stop being a bully?
