Seriously. It tells you exactly how to deal with this kind of thing in a way that will really calm them down and help them stop being so pissed off all the time. This is not for the teen to read, btw, it's for the parent (or whoever is trying to get through to the teen).
sixpak - you know boxing is not a bad idea. Although this kid is more interested in martial arts, so maybe I;ll see if there are any classes around here.
shadha - yes that is EXACTLY how it is. At the moment we just, as you say, back off, but I really think something else needs to be done. How to suggest anger management therapy without WWIII breaking out?
Well, often, really smart kids don't find school challenging or satisfying enough. Therefore just being at school is torturous for them and they feel like they're wasting precious hours of their day there. I know it sounds like this is very rare but it's actually pretty common and while you can't just tell them to quit school, you can focus on finding other things to do for them that they actually like and that actually make them feel like they're investing time and effort into something worthwhile. A distraction if you will, but one that is fruitful in the long run. Perhaps working on non academia related abilities or skills.
Insha'Allah Khair Don't worry, sometimes it's just a phase. And some kids just learn to live with the fact that they have to go through 12+ years of school..just because everybody else does.
Assalamu Alaikum,
She said that the condition has existed since birth.
Re: Help: How do you handle a moody teen?
Don't worry, sometimes it's just a phase. And some kids just learn to live with the fact that they have to go through 12+ years of school..just because everybody else does.
