Parents Beware of Teen Violence
FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 28, 2017)--- Raising teenagers is no walk in the park. Most parents will say it is the most challenging part of parenthood. Communication between children and parents decreases when kids hit puberty. It’s also a time when children begin boundaries, start developing crushes and begin dating. February is Teen Violence Awareness month and Lena Pope’s Counseling Services staff want to remind parents how to prevent teen dating violence and to promote healthy relationships.
According to loveisrespect.org each year, more than 1 and 10 of teens will experience some type of abuse during a relationship. Around 82 percent of parents said they have failed to notice the warning signs that their teen is an abusive relationship. There is a high risk for teenagers who encounters an abusive relationship at a young age.
Between the 6th and 12th grade, violent behavior will occur. Only 1/3 of teens will confide in somebody about violence. Abuse teens are scared to ask for help and are more at risk to commit suicide. It has been reported that victims that encounter dating violence at a young age will fall into deep depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and risky sexual behavior. …show more content…
However, extreme anger outburst, depression, loss appetite, and becoming more withdrawn or secretive are all signs that something deeper is going on with your teenager. If your teen starts to do poorly in school like failing and skipping classes and constantly checking their phone to make sure they don’t miss a call or a text from their boyfriend or girlfriend are all signs that your teen is an unhealthy relationship. Unexplainable bruises, scratches, or marks appear on their body are signs that your teen is in an abusive
FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 28, 2017)--- Raising teenagers is no walk in the park. Most parents will say it is the most challenging part of parenthood. Communication between children and parents decreases when kids hit puberty. It’s also a time when children begin boundaries, start developing crushes and begin dating. February is Teen Violence Awareness month and Lena Pope’s Counseling Services staff want to remind parents how to prevent teen dating violence and to promote healthy relationships.
According to loveisrespect.org each year, more than 1 and 10 of teens will experience some type of abuse during a relationship. Around 82 percent of parents said they have failed to notice the warning signs that their teen is an abusive relationship. There is a high risk for teenagers who encounters an abusive relationship at a young age.
Between the 6th and 12th grade, violent behavior will occur. Only 1/3 of teens will confide in somebody about violence. Abuse teens are scared to ask for help and are more at risk to commit suicide. It has been reported that victims that encounter dating violence at a young age will fall into deep depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and risky sexual behavior. …show more content…
However, extreme anger outburst, depression, loss appetite, and becoming more withdrawn or secretive are all signs that something deeper is going on with your teenager. If your teen starts to do poorly in school like failing and skipping classes and constantly checking their phone to make sure they don’t miss a call or a text from their boyfriend or girlfriend are all signs that your teen is an unhealthy relationship. Unexplainable bruises, scratches, or marks appear on their body are signs that your teen is in an abusive