Teens specifically:
     There are various issues and disorders that adolescents may face in the turbulent times of their teen years. An adolescent feels all kinds of pressures - from parents, school and peers. They are in a transitional period where they are moving from childhood to adulthood. As well, the influence of peer pressure and the introduction of such pressures from drugs, alcohol and the opposite sex take their toll on any teen.
Adolescence is a time of growth, development and change. Your teen will develop emotionally and socially as well as physically. This development may seem seamless to you, but there are distinct things happening in your teenager's social and emotional development that are helping them become who they are going to be - helping them to form their identity. While these changes don't follow a timeline to the date of your teen's birthday - your 14-year-old may still act like a 13-year-old socially - teens of different ages do have different social and emotional focuses and behaviors. Here we have a list of them by age.

13-Year-Old Teen Social and Emotional Development

Thirteen-year-old teens are dealing with the physical changes in their body - puberty - emotionally as well as physically. Change is not easy for most people at any age and your 13-year-old is dealing with one of the biggest changes of their lives. This will cause your young teen to feel uncertain, moody and be sensitive to what others think of them, especially their peers.

For 14-year-old teens, puberty has become old news. Getting more and more privileges and freedom from parents and "little kid rules" are what's important. Fourteen-year-old teens feel pretty happy with themselves, as much of the angst from the changes they've been going through levels off and they've gotten used to no longer being a young child anymore. While parents can breath a sigh of relief that there are fewer mood swings, be wary of the happy, smiling 14-year-old, as he or she often wants something.
Fourteen-year-old teens love trying new things, sometimes many new things all at once. They are aware of their own capabilities and are in search of their "thing." It's important at this time to allow your teen to do new things at a pace that you, as a family, will be able to keep up with while your teen is also performing his or her responsibilities, such as school work. A strong sense of accomplishment and confidence comes from being involved in activities; this lends to a good sense of self-esteem and identity. So, allow activities and hobbies as much as you and they are able to do.

14-Year-Old Teens Want to Be Liked

  Fourteen-year-old want to be liked and be a part of the group. They want, sometimes desperately, to be accepted by their peers. Individuality is not important to them; most of the time they will be embarrassed if they are singled out by a teacher or by you. Your teen may get anxious if they are not being accepted by their peer group. They may start feeling bad about themselves. If you find this is happening, try to get your teen involved in a club, sport, community activity or youth group that includes other teens with your teen's interests and hobbies. School peer groups are hit-and-miss. Finding like-minded friends sometimes takes a little more effort.

Fourteen-year-old teens like to compare and contrast everything under the sun to you, their parents. And you will fall short in their eyes. Not only will they let you know where you fall short, but they are embarrassed by you for it. (Ouch!) This is the age where teens do not want to be seen in public with their parents. Try not to get offended! This, too, is normal.

Talk to your teen about this if they have gone too far, and let them know you find their words or behavior toward you insulting. While you don't want to cause a scene in front of their friends - my best friend's mom used to scream, "Stab me through the heart with this!" and clasp her chest - that's too far. Sometimes, your teen will need to be reminded that you are a person with feelings, too.

You will also want to ask your 14-year-old what they feel the boundaries are when it comes to you being seen with them in public, to avoid embarrassment. For instance, if the entire family is going to the high school basketball game, you should set the rules: no hugging them or telling them how cute they are when they act all grown up. And they should be able to mumble a hello and half a wave as they walk by. This will help them feel more independent and less worried that their parents will blow it for them in front of their peers.


Fifteen-year-old teens are pushing their parents to do more and more on their own, and they do not want to have to ask permission to do it. They are often assertive to the point of pushing their limits too far. Independence is the name of the game for a 15-year-old, and they are going to try and grab as much of it as possible.
The difference between a 13-year-old teen trying to gain some independence and a 15-year-old teen is that the latter doesn't want to seek your permission to do something independently. They perhaps want to tell you about it later. Parents will hear things like, "If I'm home by curfew, why do I need to tell you where I'm going?" This is tough, because they still feel invincible and may not believe you when you explain that it is not safe to run around town without people knowing where they are. Add youth risk behaviors to the mix, and parents have every reason to be worried about their 15-year-olds.

At the age of 15, teens start to think about what it would be like to live out on their own. Some of their classmates in high school will be older. Your teen may be watching to see how they handle being independent and what the future holds for them. They might compare their observations to what they are allowed to do and what they want to do in their future. You may get questions that shock you, such as, "What do you think of me not going to college?" or "What would you do if I got my girlfriend pregnant?" because these things are happening to teens they know at school. 

When you do get these questions, remain calm. Answer their questions as matter-of-factually as possible. For instance, if my son asked me the question about impregnating his girlfriend I would first ask, "Is this a problem we are currently facing?" After he assures me it isn't and he just "wants to know," I would let him know that I would be there for him. Then, I would turn it back on him with a "What would you do?" and continue enjoying a conversation with my son while he is willing to talk.

On the flip side, your 15-year-old is seeing some tough issues with peers that they do not want to tell you about. That, combined with the need for greater independence, makes for a quiet dinner table. Your teenager may even get upset and quarrel if you push them into talking about their day. This is a good time to talk about simple things, like the meal or the high school basketball game you saw the night before. Don't pry or get upset with their lack of communication unless you feel strongly that your teen is in some trouble.

Lastly, your 15-year-old may feel the need to push family away and not rely on you as much as they have in their need for more independence. As long as your teen is following the rules and taking care of their responsibilities, this is okay and will help your teen's self-confidence and self esteem. Try to be proactive here and give some privileges without having to be asked for them. Pay attention to times when you could let your teen make their own decision and then let them know that it is their decision to make. This is a great way to build trust - your relationship with your teen will benefit from it.


Try not to take the criticisms as insults, although you will want to remind your teen not to talk to people - parents included - rudely, even if it is the truth. Also, remind them that it is sometimes kinder to keep things to themselves. You may find throughout your teen's 16th year, you want to carry a book of manners with you. Not to cite them constantly to your teen, but to just remember that you do know them and yes, taught them at some point to this child.

How to Solve Teenagers social Problems.

Before this, we have discussed several things about social problem among teenagers. It is about the meaning, types, effect, and reasons that occurs teenagers social problem. Now we are going to look at the way to solve this problems. There are several ways that we can use as measures to overcome:

1. The role of parents is crucial in giving serious attention to their children. Parents must consider the movements or the movement of their children. Parents should always know and identify the problems faced by their children and are willing to take the time to solve the problem. Parents also should know their child's friends and always make sure their children make friends and socialize with those who have good in morally. In addition parents must spend part of daily time with children by giving them confidence, courage, creating positive attitudes towards issues, emotions and decisions.

2. Academic approach. This can be done by adding activities based on academic and semi-academic activities such as extra-curricular in schools and colleges. Similarly, the changes in teaching techniques such as use of computer, video, audio-visual aid equipment and techniques of teaching outside the classroom.

3. Establishing legal system in the high school and colleges. Provisions in the law school could create fear among students, in addition to reducing the burden and responsibility of the school and the parents in monitoring discipline.

4. Law enforcement authorities like the police. Jurisdiction of the existing police should be used by school and college administrators in the discipline of students. The administrator shall take the opportunity to refer this students problem to the police.

5. Preventive measures should be held as appropriate counseling at school and colleges level. Counseling at school level is important in helping teenagers overcome their problems. This program will be more meaningful if the counselors are qualified and experienced elected.

6. Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) should play an important role. More frequent meetings between parents, guardians and teachers should be held especially for students that influenced in social problems. Parents should discuss students problem with teacher and get ready to receive an advice from a teacher with an open and positive attitude.