More Passive Aggressive Teens

In any task, if a student feels constant failure, the student will eventually shut down. Sometimes, the student may seem passive aggressive because the student is tired of trying and experiencing failure from his/her efforts. This is where it becomes critical for the parent and school to work together to find out the cause of failure. It is very possible that something else may be occurring. The parent may want to start with the child’s pedestrian to make sure the issue is not physical. By physical, it could be a hearing problem or a sight problem. But it could also be a chemical issue where the student cannot focus and school. An example of this would be Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD). Often, if treated correctly with a medical doctor, the student can focus and understand their work. The distractions the student previously experienced become manageable. Once the issue is identified, the school can then work out a plan for the child’s success. The key is to have everyone on board working together for the child’s success. My next blog will discuss the angry teen.