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en times, troubled teens are looking to be noticed. Even if they’re hiding things, it’s very possible that they just need some understanding. Recognizing the signs of a troubled teen can help stop things from progressing to a worse situation, like drugs or alcohol.

A tell tale sign that a teen is in need of attention is isolation. Friendship is a very large part of growing up, and they play a bit role in teens lives. If they are going out of there way to avoid friendship or social situations, there’s probably something going on. Depression can often cause teens to seek solitude, and if they are left on their own too long their depression can become more sever. While parents can’t necessarily force their teens to be social individuals, they can attend to the teens apparent problem and try to solve the deeper issue. Many times insecurities can cause teens to seek isolation. Finding out whether this is because of teasing or if this is self inflicted insecurities is the first step to deducing how to proceed.

Dropping grades is also a big sign that should not be taken lightly or ignored. Dropping grades generally has little to do with a troubled teens intellect, and more to do with how they are spending their time or their mood. Determining whether their social circle is distracting them from their studies, or if their lack of social interaction is beginning to severely affect their grades will help parents decide how to best handle the situation.

Excessive moodiness can often indicate depression. This may also be a sign of drug use, however there need to be multiple other factors present before parents start accusing their teen of this. Instead of punishing mood swings, parents should try to find the underlying cause of them. This will not only help alleviate the moodiness of the troubled teen, but will also help strengthen their bond as parent and child. It’s imperative that parents show their teen that they are a support system for them. This can help teens feel more secure, and troublesome symptoms will regress accordingly.

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