By Michael C. Reichert — 2019
Research shows that the very brand of support boys need usually comes from their moms: listening closely to what boys have to say and acknowledging and validating the emotional content of their struggles and challenges.
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Adolescence is the perfect storm for relationships between teen boys and their parents, but they are more vulnerable than they seem.
What to Do After an ODD Diagnosis
We know from recent Ditch the Label research that young males are less likely to tell somebody or seek support when they need it; societal constructs of masculinity have long denied many boys and men around the world freedom of visceral expression.
If your child or teenager has a frequent and persistent pattern of anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness toward you and other authority figures, he or she may have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
Teens want honesty from adults just as adults crave the truth from teens. If we both want the same thing, why is it so hard to get there?
When your child becomes a teenager, your parenting role begins to shift. You may find yourself becoming more of a guide rather than a rule-maker or teacher. That’s not to say your child won’t need you to intervene when there are safety issues or that your teen won’t need consequences.
Having ASD increases the risk of depression in teens, but effective treatments are available
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