Adolescents
/ad.o.les.cent/
n.Noun
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term adolescent as a young person living in the transitional period between the years of puberty and adulthood until they reach the age of full maturity.
Adolescents or teenagers, are living in a turbulent and trying time in a person’s lifetime. If ill prepared, teens may flounder or display negative behaviors at home. Adolescents are prone to negative behaviors such as, drug and alcohol abuse and other chemical dependencies, sexual misconduct or acting out, failing grades at school and disrespect towards authority. It is for this reason that parents of adolescents need to be particularly mindful when they reach their teenage years.
If a teenager is struggling during thus time of adolescence it, is crucial for parents to seek the right care for their son or daughter. During this time, people are typically more susceptible to negative behaviors and dangerous habits.