Teenage Girls Are Children With Adult Problems (And Adults With Childish Problems)
Written by Logan Mazzettia, Posted on , in Section Teens & Tweens
There are many faith based residential treatment centers for teenage girls who are children with adult problems (and adults with childish problems). These programs providse opportunities to help kids deal with the hardships of life and the adult problems they struggle with. They are uniquely equipped for teaching qualities of leadership, responsibility and integrity, being sure that through Christ, the path to these qualities can be found. Along with daily opportunities for spiritual growth and development, we provide individualized programs of academic study that are custom-made to meet the needs of each student. We are dedicated to helping girls from all backgrounds make successful transitions from adolescence to adulthood.
Today’s teens face many problems; these problems could come from mental health issues or behavioral problems, learning disabilities or psychological disorders. But, teens also face many problems which are not very different from adult problems.
Children and Adults Face Some of the Same Problems
Body Image
Identity Issues
How to balance work and play
High expectations
Peer pressure
Social and media pressure
Bad eating habits
Relaxation and rest
Emotional health
Good role models
Parents of troubled teens need advice and support to help their girls stay on the right track. Troubled teens do get better. Learn how to connect with your teen. Look at your daughter’s situation from a different perspective. Understand when professional help is needed. Recognize when your teen is in trouble. Know what action to take if there is a crisis with your child. When dealing with a troubled girl the focus can't be on them all the time. In order to provide help day after day it's important for parents to keep in mind that they are human. Doing so will require sometimes giving themselves time to re-energize and re-group. It's also important for parents to give themselves credit for the effort they’re giving to help their teenager, whether it’s working or not.
If you have concerns that your daughter is struggling with adult problems and you are troubled by recent changes in her behavior or attitude, a qualified mental health professional can help.
