Psychologists reveal a glimpse into the minds of teenage girls
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Raising teenage girls is difficult these days. However, do you ever dream about being a teen once again? Everyone has times when they wish they could return to their youth, especially to have that carefree lifestyle. Since all parents were once a teen, it would stand to reason that you would understand what goes through the mind of an adolescent.
However, raising angst-filled teens gets more complicated with each generation. What worked a couple of decades ago cannot even reach a teen in today’s world. If you are blessed to live in a house with a teenager trying to find themselves, you know this parental dilemma all too well.
Teen boys and girls may be the same age, but their struggles can be vastly different. Understanding the psychology of teenage girls is one of your best tools to guide your daughter into adulthood lovingly.
When did she stop playing with dolls?
It feels like it was only yesterday when you were standing in line trying to find that sold-out baby or get the toy that she wanted for her birthday. Where did the time go? You turned around, and your baby girl has turned into a teen, and she also has developed ideas, opinions, and beliefs that may or may not agree with yours.
She once thought boys were yucky, and now she has become fond of the opposite sex. Her new interest is only one of the things changing in her mind. Her hormones are causing all sorts of feelings, and emotions are causing her to act in ways that even she doesn’t understand.
One minute she may have a smile on her face and be on top of the world; consequently, a few minutes later, she may want to rip your eyes out. You need to go with the flow and realize her hormones are driving her.
Did someone say puberty?
Biologists tell us that almost all members of the animal kingdom go through puberty, the transition from juvenile to adulthood. During this time, brain chemicals alert the pituitary gland and the reproductive system to produce growth hormones and sexual maturity. For humans, the process usually starts from age 12 and can last until age 18.
The age range for human puberty is not concrete because many teenage girls start at an earlier age. “Late bloomers” might start a year or so later than their peers and will not reach maturity until 19 or 20. Don’t be surprised if your teen son isn’t up to speed with your teen daughter, because girls generally mature faster than boys.Some teenage girls are starting as young as ten years of age. While it seems that puberty is starting earlier these days, many blame the processed foods and growth hormones used in cooking. Also, some cultures naturally begin earlier than others.
Who is aunt flo? and why is she visiting?
While both genders experience maturing primary and secondary features, your teenage daughter will also begin her monthly menstruation cycles. As you have candid discussions about puberty with your girl, you will need to include conversations about her imminent menstrual flows. If your teen knows what to expect, then her first period won’t be such a shock.
Although it is a delicate subject, she depends on your assurance that these changes are perfectly normal. Talk to your teen about proper feminine hygiene and the best products for her needs. Consider helping your daughter make her first appointment for a gynecological checkup.
Some girls will hide their first period from their parents as they are so embarrassed. Thankfully, they have no choice at some point but to reach out for help. Teenage girls feel all sorts of emotions that include fear, anger, rage, sadness, and they don’t know how to process all the mood fluctuations that a menstruation cycle brings.
As a parent, you must be able to ride the ebbs and flows of hormones with them. Try not to take things too awfully personally as they can’t control their emotions too well right now.