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Programs for Troubled Teens by State

Is your teen a troubled teen or just going through the normal growing pains of moving through those adolescent years to adulthood? What signs should a parents of teens look for when trying to determine if the teen has behavior issues or emotional problems?

First, trust your instincts. Parents who sense their teen is not quite right are usually onto something.

Second, don't delay in taking action. You can wait too long to get help, especially if your teen is self-destructive.

Signs of a troubled teen:

Troubled teens tend to be more secretive

Troubled teens tend to have unusual mood swings that seem extreme considering the events or circumstances that triggered them

Troubled teens regularly defy parents' rules, ignoring curfews, skipping school, lying about where they spend their time.

Troubled teens will often change their friends. Parents of troubled teens often notice the quality of friends deteriorates as the teen's behavior worsens.

Troubled teens may steal money from parents and siblings.

Troubled teens grades often slip. However, some smart teens can keep their grades up and work diligently on this to avoid arousing the suspicion of their parents.

Troubled teens often lack motivation. Parents will feel frustrated trying to get them to do even the most elemental things that will help them succeed later in life.

Troubled teens may sleep more or might seem "out of it" many times.

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