Struggle for Attention.
Often teens want others to notice them. They’re silently saying, “Hey, look at me!” And sometimes, they’ll do almost anything for attention. As parents, we need to do everything we can to give our kids attention by being available when they need us. A father or mother who is always working and not paying attention to their child will find a child who seeks attention in many wrong places and in many wrong ways. Fathers, especially, need to let their daughters know they are beautiful inside and out. And they need to let their sons know they’ve got what it takes.
Struggle for Freedom.
If you have teens, you’ve probably heard something like, “I just want some freedom.” While teens say they want total freedom and independence, they still want to, and need to, rely upon us for certain things. As parents, we need to allow them to experience more freedom as they get older, but only as they learn a very important point: freedom comes with responsibility.
REBELLION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF REBELLION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS
SIN. We are all born with a sinful human nature so sometimes rebellion is simply the child
being selfish and rebelling for sinful reasons
PARENTS ARE TOO STRICT
Parents who have rules that are much stricter than the norm
for Christian families in their community will naturally bring a sense of unfairness to the
child or teen who is correct in protesting. When in doubt, see a professional Christian
family counselor to help you come up with rules, chores and consequences that are within a
normal range.
PARENTS ARE TOO LENIENT