There are many problems that the teenager of today could face. Even in the most stable homes worldwide. Teenagers will still be exposed to the elements of confusion, uncertainty, sibling rivalries and their own image.

Different people will show their emotions in different ways, however as a parent of a teenagers, it is hard to source the foundations of any problems they may have. As you were once a teenager, you will remember all the pressures that you will have faced, peer pressure plays a huge part in many decisions that we will make. Many of which we will not find out, are the wrong decision until it is too late.

But we all learn from experience and we could argue, that we would not have become who we are today without these experiences. So let’s refresh our memories and look back at some of the difficulties you may remember tackling and that no doubt your son or daughter will be facing at the current time.

Divorce –

Divorce is now an unfortunate huge part of our world, the reason behind this are not clear. In recent years, we have seen the divorce rates in much different country’s rise to unthinkable levels. Parents in all homes will face disagreements; this is just a part of life. Spending so much time with each other does have its downfalls, and all too often arguments will arise because we simply just get in each other’s way.

To the children within the household, seeing their parents argue is a freighting and confusing experience. It will seem that their parents do not love each other anymore and that divorce will soon follow. What the child does not understand, is that when their parents argue, many of the words that used, are often regretted later in the day.

The child may also feel as though they are the reason, which their parents are arguing. This makes for a kind of depression for the child and can lower their self-esteem to a level close to rock bottom. It affects a child or teen much more than it will often affect the parents, and to this extent it is important that family arguments are not in visible sight of the teenager or child.

Sibling Rivalry –

Sibling rivalries are another common occurrence in family homes. There will always be a form of completion between teenagers, on who is the better person. The arguments are often on trivial subjects, such as girlfriends, money or who Is the favourite in the eyes of mom and dad.

As a parent you know that you will love your children both the same and always will, however for the adolescent teenager, they will always have attempt the best, in the eyes of the parent. The words” you don’t love me” or “you love him/her more” will become a common saying within the household. It is a completion between teens to see who can gain the most popularity or attention from parents.

The cause of a sibling rivalry between teenagers, all comes down to one sibling being jealous of the other. Growing up is a competitive society and in the end, it will teach the child to be better in all that they do. This is a problem for teenagers, as sometimes the wish to excel in something, can lead to many reckless decisions, which they may regret.

These are just some of the problems facing a teenager, there are many more that as part of growing up, the teenager may meet. As the teenager will grow older, the thoughts of dating and sex will also begin to sneak into the mind. The subject is full of peer pressure and for many teens, this will be a topic that causes many days of regret and remorse for them.

One thing that is often said, is that all the problems a teenager will face will never go away and they will always be a part of the life experience. They do however help us in later life, and will have given us the experience necessary to make important decisions later on in life.