Are peer group and friends one of the major causes of teenager problems?
Teenager problems are one of the major sources of stress for parents. There are various causes of teenager problems and parents need to aware of all them. Perhaps one of the major teenager problems that cause a lot of stress for parents is teenage peer pressure. This is area where parents have limited influence and if your teenager does come in contact with certain elements, which influence them in the wrong way, then it can destroy the child’s life and lead to lot of stress for the family. In the book “Solving Teenage Problems” various ways in which peer group can sway your teenager has been discussed. Let us look at various teenager problems you can face as a parent with wrong influence from your teenager’s peer group: Behavioural Issues & Performance at School: Due to teenage peer pressure, your teenager can be enticed to miss school or college, not attend classes, bully younger students and misbehave at school and at home. They can persuade or advice them to not listen to their par
