Too Much Negativity (1-20-2011)

Too Much Negativity (1-20-2011)
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PODCAST SCRIPT:
Teens can be pretty negative and moody. But isn’t that normal?
As teens become more independent, they may act like they are rebelling, when they really aren’t. In fact, they may question everything you’ve taught them, and display a certain amount of increased assertiveness, opinionating, complaining, secretiveness, stubbornness, and being critical about their parents or other authorities. They may also have some forgetfulness, mood swings, giddiness, and make poor decisions. As annoying as this can be to parents, it is actually quite normal for teenagers.
But this negative phase is usually temporary. Most kids get safely on the other side, where they will again see the wisdom of their parent’s beliefs, especially as they begin to deal with life on their own.