By Anne Maheux — 2021
The amount of time teenagers spend on social media isn’t the only thing that matters. So does how they use it.
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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.
Despite the ongoing need to test limits, kids also need to learn the importance of respect for others — and respect begins at home.
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You not calling, as a friend, can actually compound the grief and loss they are feeling. Just pick up the phone, even if you get it wrong, just have a conversation and do your best. Your friend with cancer is still the same person they were before.
Includes Frequently Asked Questions about how to communicate and cope.
Parents often experience less closeness with the teenager than with the child.
Learning to express anger in a healthy way will help couples resolve conflicts, instead of letting them simmer.
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Passive-aggressiveness includes the obvious passive, withdrawn or apathetic approach to relationships. This approach will spill over into all sort of adult relationships, from friendships, intimate partners, school and on to the workplace.
There’s a gap between what you’re really thinking and what you’re saying. You’re distracted by all that’s going on inside and you’re uncertain about what to share and what’s better left unsaid.