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Why Are Teens So Angry?

"Feelings of inadequacy resulting from living in a consumerist society is the number one reason why teens today are angrier than generations past. (This is simply my opinion.)" Read More

Teen anger

I couldn't get the radio interview, but I think that you're right on about teen anger. I believe that many teens feel hopeless and overwhelmed, and I would even guess that some teens feel unsafe and unprotected by parents and authority figures. As adults, we (meaning all who come in contact with children and teens), need to "show up"; i.e., pick up our faces from our smart phones, and pay attention and really listen.

Hello Carol, I will look into

Hello Carol, I will look into the link. Thanks for posting a comment.

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Ugo Uche is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in adolescents and young adults.

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