Teenagers Want Independence: How Can Parents Help?

Are you in your late teens? Do you remember what it was like to be aged 18 to 21? This period of life can be very rewarding for teenagers and parents, but it can also be extremely frustrating. Why is this the case?

Many teenagers crave independence. They want to strike out into the world [...]

Can Anti-Social Behaviour In Young Girls Lead To Depression?

Social scientists at Washington University studied girls and boys aged 6-7 years old. They found that girls who demonstrate anti-social behaviour at this age are more likely to experience depression during their teenage years.

Anti-social behaviour and anxiety is considered a big problem among young boys because they usually go on to become more anti-social [...]

Did My Parents Have A Positive Or Negative Impact On Me?

Why do counsellors sometimes spend time analysing a clients’ childhood? Do your parents/guardians really have an impact on who you are as an adult?

When you are a young child you lack the cognitive ability to fully develop a sense of ‘self’. You may define yourself by the values, morals and principles given to you [...]

Why Is It So Hard Being A Teenager?

These are some of the comments I found while researching this subject:

I just don’t understand adults. I try to make my parents proud of me, but I find it impossible. My parents are more concerned about work, paying bills and never having enough time to themselves. Teenagers are so disrespectful and poorly behaved compared [...]