Resources for Parents of Troubled Teenagers
Do you need help with your troubled teen? Has your teenager drastically changed his/her behavior recently? Does your child suffer from ADHD, ADD, ODD, Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities or Emotional Abuse?
Is he or she demonstrating problems with drug or alcohol abuse, lack of respect, disruptive behavior, talking back, sneaking out or ditching school? Whatever you do, don’t give up on your troubled adolescent because we can help!
We are an online resource for parents looking for help with their children.
You’ll find helpful articles written by experts and other useful resources including a large directory of boarding schools, boot camps, military schools, private schools for troubled teenagers, residential treatment centers, Christian programs for troubled teenagers, and wilderness programs (with varying levels of therapy and services provided to teens).
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Warning signs:
What behavior is "normal"?
Some of the most common questions most parents of troubled teenagers will ask themselves is “why is my child doing this? Is it normal? Does it happen to anyone else? Should I be concerned?” If you are wondering about the severity of your troubled teenager’s problems, you might consider some of the warning signs below. As you read through this list, consider how each point relates to your teenage son or daughter.
If your troubled teenager's behavior meets some or all of the descriptions, you are not alone. Depending on the severity of the problems you may need to work on some parent techniques to turn your situation around. If you feel your problem is more severe you can use our Troubled Teen Test to help plan a course of action.
- Distancing from the Family
- Isolating from the Family
- Drop in Academic Performance
- Dress and Grooming
- Lack of Motivation
- New Friends
- Sexual Promiscuity
- Running Away
- Drug Use
- Cutting
- Lying
If you feel your teenager is struggling with any of the following behaviors, it may be time to seek professional help.
Available options include:
MyTroubledTeen.com has been helping parents of troubled teenagers for nearly a decade - in this time we've helped thousands of parents.
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In addition to boarding schools, we have found wilderness therapy programs to be very effective in helping troubled teens. Wilderness therapy camps offer teenagers a safe and inspiring environment where they can rebuild important family and peer relationships. Wilderness therapy programs also improve a teen's self-esteem, anger management, and emotional intelligence.
Is your child addicted to drugs or alcohol? We also offer youth treatment centers that solely focus on drug and alcohol recovery, including many that offer home placement programs with a one-year minimum stay.
Many of the top drug treatment centers offer drug screening, outpatient services, long-term residential treatment, college and career prep workshops, and much more. The treatment programs we represent are equipped with licensed medical doctors, Masters level therapists, and accredited teachers. From boys boarding schools to wilderness programs, MyTroubledTeen.com can help you find the best therapeutic solution for your precious child.
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