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What is the commonly expected behavior of a male teenager?

Typical Teen Behavior Struggle with their identity – for instance, obsessing over their appearance. Feel awkward about their changing bodies. Switch between being overconfident and having poor self-esteem. Follow friends' examples in clothing and activities.

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Does it seem as if you and your teenager live in different worlds? Many parents find it hard to interpret their teens’ behavior. Is your child just acting like a typical teen or does she or he need your help?

Typical Teen Behavior

“Every teenager is different and has a unique personality,” says Rainbow pediatrician Rina Lazebnik, MD. Dr. Lazebnik says that many adolescents:

Struggle with their identity – for instance, obsessing over their appearance

Feel awkward about their changing bodies

Switch between being overconfident and having poor self-esteem

Follow friends’ examples in clothing and activities

Find fault with their parents

Revert to childish behavior, such as slamming doors and crying

Signs That Raise Concern

These teen behaviors, Dr. Lazebnik says, should raise a red flag with parents:

Extreme change in school performance

Signs of alcohol or drug abuse, including frequent red-rimmed eyes or the presence of drug supplies

Inability to perform homework, household chores or other activities

Numerous complaints of illness – teen who frequently complain of headaches and other symptoms when there is no physical cause may be more likely to suffer from depression later in life

Frequent angry outbursts or extreme opposition to authority

Violent threats or behavior

Truancy, theft, fire-setting or vandalism

Fear of becoming obese even though body weight is normal

Preoccupation with anti-social music if accompanied by disturbing behavior changes

Signs of depression, including prolonged sad mood, changes in appetite and thoughts of death If you notice any of these behaviors in your teen, seek professional help.

Preventing Harm

You can protect your child from some avoidable dangers.

“Teens with access to guns, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs at home are more likely to use illegal substances and commit violent acts than those without such access,” Dr. Lazebnik says. Also, spend time with your teens. Research shows that youngsters with strong ties to their families engage in much less risky behavior than teens who feel unconnected to their families.

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The transition to adulthood is filled with challenges. Each person’s journey is unique, and life doesn’t come with a clear road map. Sometimes things happen that make the transition to adulthood harder, and for young adults suffering from mental illness, the road can be even more difficult. Learn more about adolescent psychiatry services at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.

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Should I let my teenager sleep all day?

It's the regularity that's essential. So while teens should not be sleeping all day, a later bed time and later wake time are fine, as long as they sleep between 8.5 to 9.5 hours a day.

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With the lockdown, my teen is now sleeping all day, should I be concerned?

The amount of sleep your teen is getting and the regularity of their sleep schedule is most important, so sleeping until the late morning may actually be okay because it fits into your teen’s natural biological drive or circadian rhythm. Teens have a tendency to want to go to bed later and wake up later because of the way they are biologically programmed. We have “clock genes” in every cell in our bodies that tell us when to be awake and when to be asleep, or when to be active and when to be inactive. What I’ve been telling my patients is if their teen does not have to get up for school until 9am, let them sleep in. It’s totally fine for a teenager to go to bed at midnight and wake up between 8:30 and 9:30 am, as long as they stay on that schedule and don’t shift their sleep on a weekend. It’s the regularity that’s essential. So while teens should not be sleeping all day, a later bed time and later wake time are fine, as long as they sleep between 8.5 to 9.5 hours a day. If they have a strong “nappetite,” or are prone to periods of dozing off during the day, then they are either not sleeping on a regular schedule or they may need 9.5 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Get more sleep tips from Dr. Lewin on this episode of Pandemic Parenting, a Facebook Live event featuring Barbara Harrison.

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