The adolescence period includes situations that may cause stress and anxiety in many ways. While everything is going well, suddenly many situations in daily life turn into a great source of stress for the adolescent. Experiencing many emotions in a short period of time and not knowing how to deal with them creates tension in the adolescent.
It will be important for parents to know what their children may experience during this period for a more understanding and effective communication. Knowing what can be a source of stress for an adolescent makes this period easier for parents to overcome.
School Life
Problems experienced with peers in school life lead to the confrontation that begins in this period. Disappointments related to sexual relations, anxiety about the future - what do I want to do, where will I be, will I get into the school I want? - Assigned homework and responsibilities can create stress in the individual.
As a parent, it is necessary to be supportive during this period. It will help the individual to know that he can talk to you about the problems he is experiencing at school whenever he wants, without having to worry about them, to have a certain time for homework and responsibilities, to arrange time management, and to be clear about his future.
Home Life
Disagreements between family members, parental quarrels, sibling quarrels, constant unrest at home, crowded home environment, lack of a teenager's private space, and controlling parents are situations that make adolescence life more difficult.
Participating in conflicts together. Trying to find a solution, talking about feelings openly, giving the individual a private room if possible, and respecting his private space will be soothing factors.
Changes in the Body
The body changes during adolescence. many changes occur. Many obvious changes such as acne, deepening of the voice, weight gain, and hair growth may cause the adolescent to have a negative perception and dislike himself/herself. This situation causes an uneasy period by revealing emotions such as withdrawal, depression, and anger.
Encouraging healthy nutrition and sports helps the individual feel better.
Identity Confusion
“Be In a period when the adolescent individual is struggling with many diversified questions such as "to whom, where and why am I attached, why do I live, what do I want...", the adolescent tries to create an identity for himself by seeking answers to such questions. Questioning too much while finding answers may cause depression in the person.
During this period, the adolescent may sometimes get along well with his/her parents, but sometimes refuses to share anything and may exhibit a negative attitude. Therefore, encouraging oneself to go to a psychologist with whom one can easily talk about everything and enjoy sharing things, perhaps a family friend, a teacher at school, or if there is no one the family trusts, will help one go through this process more easily.
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