Being a teenager today is so different than when I was one which wasn’t so long ago since I am only in my 30s (Plus 14). The world has changed so much in the last few decades and it seems like being a teen now is an extreme sport. In my time the most we were worried about is when can we go outside to play and we were forced to come inside, now it is in reverse.
The challenges of teenagers in the 21st century are a lot more complex, it can be tough trying to navigate through it all and figure out life-ing. Despite all the issues, there’s nothing quite like experiencing teenage years for the first time. So, if you’re a parent of a teenager (like me) or a teen yourself, hang in there!
Problems Faced by Teenagers
Dealing with raging hormones to trying to fit in at school, there’s a lot to manage, trust me I was one too so I speak from experience. One of the biggest challenges is learning to deal with your emotions, for many teens, this is the first time in their lives when they start to feel so much more. EVERYTHING feels like a ‘life or death’ situation or like the world is literally ending.
You feel super sensitive and emotional (sadly, not much changes here when you move to full maturity), leading to arguments with friends and family members. Breathe, you’re ok…It is all going to be okay. Yes, it may not always okay but remember: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne
