Written by BCC Counselor Sheri Ho
The last two posts from Dr. Tim Allchin have discussed “How the Bible Addresses Trials, Transitions, and Dealing with Unwanted Change”. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into this experience for teenagers so we can better understand and support them biblically.
I’ve encountered various first-generation immigrant families. The parents, having recently arrived in the Chicago area from different parts of Asia, face the challenge of their high school-aged children refusing to attend school and staying home instead. These parents are deeply troubled by this situation. Additionally, I’ve observed a growing number of teenagers exhibiting self-harm or suicidal tendencies, leaving parents feeling ill-equipped to handle and support them.
Unique Challenges for Teenagers
Transitions can be particularly difficult for teenagers. Even without additional life transitions and unwanted changes, they are already in a transitional phase from childhood to adulthood, undergoing significant physical, relational, social, and spiritual changes.
Physical: During this stage, their emotions are easily swayed by hormonal fluctuations, and some become more sensitive about their self-image.
Relational and Social: They increasingly value the opinions of their peers and crave acceptance. They are also more susceptible to peer influence, often spending excessive time on social media,
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