As a medical educator, how would you teach a group of parents about why their adolescent boys and girls are acting out? In approximately 3 pages, create a “fact sheet” in MS Word that includes a chart, images, or banners, tables, etc.
Why their adolescent boys and girls are acting out?
Your textbook details a sequence in which the human brain develops. The limbic system, or the seat of emotions and experience of rewards, (p. 344) is said to be completely developed in early adolescence. However, the pre-frontal cortex, also called the, judgement region doesn’t finish developing until at least a person is nearly an adult.
We could reasonably suggest that during the adolescent stage, it may be biologically difficult for a person to wrangle their emotions, impulses, and behaviors.
As a medical educator, how would you teach a group of parents about why their adolescent boys and girls are “acting out”?
In approximately 3 pages, create a “fact sheet” in MS Word that includes a chart, images, or banners, tables, etc., that explain why adolescent children may be less logical and more emotional in their decision-making. As part of your fact sheet, include ideas on how parents can best support their teenager during this time
Be sure that you use peer-reviewed research and the textbook to support your 3-page handout.
10 Reasons Why Your Adolescent Boys and Girls Are Acting Out
There are many reasons why adolescents boys and girls might act out. As parents, it is important to understand what might be causing these behaviors and how you can help your child. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 common reasons why adolescents might exhibit problematic behavior. We will also provide tips on how you can help your child manage these issues.
It is important to remember that every child is different and will not necessarily experience all of these issues. However, if you are noticing problematic behaviors in your adolescent, it is important to talk to a professional who can help you determine the root cause of the problem and create a plan to address it.
The following are common reasons why adolescents might act out:
– feeling overwhelmed by school and extracurricular activities
– feeling like they don’t fit in or are being bullied
– experiencing family conflict or divorce
– having parents with unrealistic expectations
– struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety or depression
– experimenting with drugs or alcohol
– experiencing abuse or neglect
– dealing with chronic physical illnesses
– grieving the loss of a loved one
If you are concerned about your adolescent’s behavior, reach out to a professional who can help you determine the cause and create a plan to address it. There are many resources available to families struggling with these issues. With the right support, your adolescent can overcome these challenges and lead a healthy, happy life.
What other reasons do you think might cause adolescents to act out? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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-Not having enough attention from parents
-Anger problems
-Sibling rivalry
-Going through puberty
-Changes in friend groups
-Lack of communication with parents/guardians -Stressful home life
-Traumatic event
-Undiagnosed learning disability or ADHD
-Pressure to succeed from parents, society, etc.
-Lack of guidance/role models. feeling lost and confused about the future.
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Thank you for reading! We hope this blog post was helpful in understanding some of the reasons why adolescents might act out. If you are concerned about your adolescent’s behavior, please reach out to a professional for help. There are many resources available to families struggling with these issues. With the right support, your adolescent can overcome these challenges and lead a healthy, happy life.
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