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[quote=Anonymous]The amygdala and limbic system mature earlier than the pre-frontal cortex, so those impulsive and emotion centered parts of the brain take more control. The teen brain is also in another period of rapid neural connection formation. In some ways, their brains are similar to toddlers- they are sponges for knowledge again and can be very irrational, but this time, instead of you being their safety, they are really driven to peers.

It’s natural for them to pull away and stake some independence and sometimes the closer you have been, the more they pull away. What I have found helpful with the wilder ones is thinking hard about my absolute non-negotiables and letting other things go.

I think SM exacerbates some of the highly problematic behaviors, and when certain lines are crossed you should consider whether there may be mental illness. But it’s possible for even a previously “good” kid to be a very difficult teen and get through it. Watch for other issues. How are their social relationships, teacher relationships, EC participation, grades. If you see other big deteriorations you may have a bigger issue than normal teen development.[/quote]

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