Problems In The Stages Of Families With Adolescents

Problem solving. When a problem arises in this family, they sit down and talk about how they are going to solve it. The main problem being dealt with in this family is with CS and her condition. The one who first noticed her problem was her grandma. She started noticing little things like cleaning door knobs before entering a room and not eating food if it was touching something. Once it was identified to the parents, they started watching for the cues as well. It got to a point where the family was very concerned with her, because they did not know what was going on. They finally decided on a solution of going to the doctor and getting her checked out, and it was OCD along with anxiety. The family sat down and came up with solutions to help …show more content…
This is a stage in life with emotional and sociocultural changes (Wright & Leahey, 2013). As a teenager, older daughter MS spends most of her time on her phone texting her friends or out of the house hanging out with them. It is a time when alcohol, sexuality, and drugs can become an issue. A task the family faces with this stage is finding a balancing act between independence and dependence. A teenager likes their independence and starts to see themselves outside of the family, relying on their friends, rather than depending on the family for everything. Boyfriends become part of many teens lives along with peer pressure. Mother, MS, states that, “My oldest daughter has never been trouble for us. We know she is responsible, and we trust her to make the right decisions”. From MS’s view, she doesn’t like to spend much time out “partying” with people. She would rather spend her time participating in sports. This stage has definitely made her attachment with her parents less than it used to be, but she still remains close with …show more content…
With CS’s condition it is difficult for the mother to spend time with each individual equally. She talked about the guilt she has when she thinks about her other children and how much of her time is consumer in CS. The father has a difficult time balancing work with home life. He is very busy and this sometimes effects the children also. Another weakness this family has is the fact that the children are heading off to college and it’s going to be difficult for CS when she doesn’t have her siblings. She looks up to her siblings, and they act as her support system. The last of their weakness is their nutritional habits. They are always on the go so they take advantage of going out a lot and getting fast