What Is ‘Normal’ Teenage Behavior? When to Worry

The transition from childhood to adolescence can be a challenging time for teens and parents alike. Teenagers’ brains are growing, and their bodies are transforming. Hormones are surging. At the same time, teens’ identities are forming, maybe even crystallizing. Because they’re undergoing massive change, it’s not surprising that teens can sometimes be moody, distant, and defiant.
Most young adults resist parental oversight to some degree and engage in occasional inappropriate behavior. But what do you do if-seemingly overnight-your sweet-hearted child is slamming doors or staying in their room all day? Is it just a phase or does not acting like themselves mean something more serious is going on? What’s the difference between abnormal and normal teenage behavior?
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