This age is characterized by being complex and a difficult transition both for the adolescents themselves and for the authority figures who accompany their growth and training process.
The maturation of the part of their brain responsible for planning, reasoning, and decision-making has not fully matured, but the part with which they feel their emotions has.
Because of this, teenagers are impulsive and emotionally overwhelmed, and their sleep cycle is disrupted, which brings with it another series of problems such as a lack of concentration and motivation at school.
As adults, our responsibility is to guide them with our maturity and love so that they achieve resilience and carry out a satisfactory education that brings out the best in them.
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For all these reasons, today we present you 10 of the most common school problems in adolescence and their solutions.
Academic stress
Often, especially at the high school level, they experience significant academic pressure, which can result in elevated levels of stress and anxiety.
Solution: Practice coping skills to manage stress, such as meditation, exercise, and time management. In the case of anxiety, there are techniques to focus on the here and now, such as mindfulness.
Organizational problems
It is common for children at this age to not know how to organize and manage their time effectively, which negatively affects their academic performance.
Solution: Create a consistent study schedule and use organizational tools, such as diaries and reminder apps, without forgetting to postpone gratification, that is, leave pleasures for later.
Procrastination
When we are young, we care more about immediate rewards, so we leave tasks and duties to the last minute.
Solution: Implement a work plan avoid distractions, use productivity techniques, seek motivation, divide tasks into smaller parts, and celebrate successes.
Lack of motivation
“Life is meaningless,” Why do things?” and other similar phrases are frequently uttered by teenagers. This can be a sign of a lack of motivation or depression.
Solution: Set clear and realistic goals not only for school but also for your personal life. Lead a healthy lifestyle and take care of your sleep cycle. In addition, parents and teachers can help young people find ways to connect their learning with their interests and passions.
Discipline problems
There are times when they have difficulty following school rules and protocols, they challenge authority figures and this leads to disciplinary sanctions.
Solution: Don’t lose your cool! Teach them to be calm by example communicate assertively, apply appropriate sanctions while always maintaining respect, and explain with reasoning the reasons for the duties and rules, as well as the consequences of not following them If you want to force them and impose yourself by force, you could worsen the situation and generate greater rejection of authority.
Insecurity
At this age, children feel that everyone is watching, judging, and criticizing them, they are very sensitive and do not want to put themselves out there. As a result, they become socially insecure.
Solution: First, it is important to identify the causes of insecurity, such as low self-esteem or traumatic experiences. Steps can then be taken to address these causes, such as seeking emotional support or therapy.
It is also helpful to foster self-confidence and the development of social and communication skills through activities such as sports or interest groups. Finally, it is important to surround yourself with positive and compassionate people who provide support and encouragement in times of insecurity.
Bullying
Unfortunately, bullying is still a common problem that affects the mental and emotional health of young people, as well as their academic performance. The problem is two-way; those who do it and those who suffer from it. Both positions must be addressed.
Solution: Constant communication, since it is essential to know the situation to intervene addition, the subject must be discussed at home and in class, working together to avoid it and always rejecting these attitudes. Studies show that if spectators, family members, and educators do not feed back these behaviors with silence or acceptance, cases of bullying are reduced.
Learning difficulties
Although learning barriers are identifiable from childhood, some become more evident or develop in adolescence.
Solution: See a psychopedagogy professional who can diagnose and address learning barriers and work together.
Irritability
If your child is constantly angry, doesn’t want to talk, and responds aggressively, he may be suffering from some cause or has some deficiency. This causes distraction and complicates his schoolwork, as well as his social relationships.
Solution: Emotional regulation strategies and joint work with experts to identify the root of his discomfort. Remember to keep communication active and effective, listening carefully so he can open up without feeling judged.
Consumption of substances harmful to health and addiction
Young people want to experience new things, so they often agree to try substances that are harmful to their bodies, such as alcohol, and tobacco, among others.
At this age, it is easy for them to become addicted, not only to these types of substances, but also to cell phones, sweets, or video games, hindering their educational performance.
Solution: Adequately inform them of the dangers of substances harmful to their health, provide school and family guidance, and avoid exposure to these substances or sources of addiction. Encourage exercise, sports, arts, and other activities that keep them motivated and away from bad habits.
We hope that this list will be useful to you, reminding you that loving support is essential throughout the entire process of adolescence. We must be empathetic with them but also counterbalance their natural immaturity.
Finally, remember how valuable it is to ask for help from experts in adolescent psychology who will support you if things get complicated. Mental health should not be neglected, so it is important to seek appropriate counseling from time to time.
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