Teen Age Counseling 

                “Telling a Teenager, the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath.”
                                                                                                          - Arnold H. Glasow

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When a Child enters the teenage phase, the parents become extra-cautious. This is the age where children try to discover themselves. Teenage has always been considered a sensitive phase in our orbit of life. 

They consider themselves above all bonding and family restrictions. Today’s situation makes us recall the famous phrase – “Speed thrills but Kills.”

But, what are the reasons of this behavioural shift?
Teenagers now-a-days undergo several changes; some of them come with age and a few others come as the curse of the society. 

The key factors that primarily affect teenagers are:

1. Bullying and Peer Pressure

Bullying and peer pressure seems to be very simple word, but they hit very deeply. Both start from any small input, which later go up to very high risk; just like an atomic reaction. If we wish to categorise, these can be divided into the following three categories.

a) Emotional
b) Verbal
c) Physical 

So, is it something that has started now? No, it has started from the times of Mahabharata. We remember how Ashwatthama’s mother put rice water on his mouth, so that he can show his friends that he also drank milk. All these she did was just to safeguard from bullying and peer pressure.

According to available data, the occurrence of bullying and peer pressure among teenagers is very high but hidden. The consequences can go up to porn or child abuse also. 

This becomes a chance for the opportunists to take advantage of the situation. Many teenagers fail to cope with the depression, trauma or phobia and even commit suicide. However, proper counselling and therapy can do a miracle. 

2. Biological Changes
Teenage brings several changes in mind, body, emotion as well as thought process. They hardly discuss their point of view with their parents and family members. 

They generally try to resolve their problems among their peer group. They may also use the Internet and gather incomplete facts. Out of curiosity, they start exploring the changes of their own, which can cost a lot in so many ways.

3. Change of Life Orbit

Teenage is a major turning point in the life of an individual. They develop new orbits of life, where they allow new friends, both boys and girls, to enter a relationship. 

They easily get influenced by their friends and follow them more than they follow their parents. Their energy creates arrogance. Similarly, adolescence is also the most crucial time of life.

 It requires proper guidance and understanding for our teenagers to come out as winner in life. 

This is where our counsellors can help parents and schools to nurture the immense energy and potential captured the teenagers in a positive direction.

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