Specific Behaviors/Concerns

On and on you will hike. And I know you’ll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are.

Dr. Seuss

Are You Concerned With Your Child’s Behaviors?

Poor or failing grades at school

Easily influenced by peers – susceptible to negative peer pressure

Poor motivation and carry through

On the “wrong path” or hanging out with the wrong crowd

Frequent or extreme expressions of anger

Attempts to manipulate you or others

Sleeping more or less than usual

Secretive or sneaky behaviors

Sexual promiscuity

In minor trouble with the law

Physically violent, especially at home

Lying or deceitful behavior

Stealing, from you or others

Loss of interest or engagement in favored activities

Spending inordinate amounts of time on the computer or with social media

Frequent absences from or refusal to attend school

Defiant toward reasonable rules, requests, and boundaries

Difficulty moving into responsible adulthood, or still living at home

Academically underachieving

Threatened with expulsion

Defiant toward authority

Struggle and strife are often considered hallmarks of growth on the typical path of teens and young adults. And, if you are reading this wondering whether your son or daughter falls outside the “norm” it may be time to seek expert advice. He or she probably does need additional assistance.