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troubled teens

Troubled teens (sometimes called at risk youth, defiant teens, or struggling adolescents) typically make poor life choices in areas such as work, school, or attitude to authority (defiant to authority). A troubled teen's negative behavior can cause great problems within the family unit. Not only with the parents, but with the siblings following a similar behavior pattern.

Rebellious Teenager
A certain amount of rebelliousness is expected of teenagers. However, there are different degrees of being a rebellious teenager, and in some cases, this rebelliousness can turn to defiance. This article compares rebellious teenager vs. defiant teenager.
Teen Addiction
Teen addiction does not always mean drugs and alcohol, teens may become addicted to food, the Internet, pornography, gambling, stealing, and more. This article discusses the effects of teen addiction and treatment options available for teens struggling with addiction.
Teen Violence
Violence among teenagers is a growing problem in the U.S.. Negative behaviors like drug use, bullying, and gang involvement often lead to violent behaviors. This article discusses teen violence statistics, risk factors for teen violence, and ways to prevent a teen from becoming violent.
Teen Behavior Modification
There are five main categories of psychotherapy: psychoanalysis, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, humanistic therapy, and integrative or holistic therapy. Behavior therapy, sometimes referred to as behavior modification or behavioral modification, has been found useful in the treatment of teens. Keep reading for more on teen behavioral modification.
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