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Your teen refuses to abide by anything
you say or request, and his or her resulting behaviors
put your child or your family in danger or high risk,
leading to constant fear or stress in the home. |
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Your teen is displaying behavior
that is a marked change from what has been normal (sleeping
little or too long, forgetfulness, lack of motivation,
aggression, depression, anxiety, grades slipping, hating
what they once loved or loving what they once hated,
always wanting to be with friends or away from home,
or avoiding friends altogether and spending too much
time alone). |
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Your teen has become increasingly disrespectful, dishonest,
disobedient and openly displays rebellion, no longer
veiling his or her feelings or caring about the consequences. |
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There is a blatant ignorance or profound rebellion
toward the boundaries and rules of the
home. This can be shown in passive aggressiveness or
open defiance that is unusually excessive for your child. |
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There are outright or veiled threats of suicide, or
self-mutilation/cutting, excessive risk-taking, dangerous
drug use or blatant sexual promiscuity. There is seemingly a loss
of conscience or a moral compass. |
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Treatment by your teen
of people, pets, or belongings is threatening or out of control. |
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Your teen thinks he or she is the center of your family
and shows blatant disregard for the feelings of other
family members, their time or their possessions. |
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Your teen refuses to do anything with the family and
displays a growing hatred for the family. |
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You cannot keep your teen away from peers who are
obviously leading a lifestyle counter to your beliefs
and your teen is buying into their destructive behavior
and attitudes.
If your child exhibits 3 or more of these signs, you should seek counseling for your child and please
feel free to contact us at Heartlight at 903-668-2173 for more help.
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