Today’s world is far different from that of the past. Twenty years ago, taking notes in class meant writing until your fingers cramped, whereas modern teens are able to simply snap a picture of the dry erase board to have on hand for study time. Keeping in touch with a dear friend who moved across the country once entailed writing a letter, mailing it and eagerly checking the mailbox every day for a couple weeks in anticipation of a response. Now, chatting face-to-face, in a sense, requires nothing more than an Internet connection and a few clicks of a mouse.
These aspects could be considered improvements, but technology also holds a darker implication. Exposure to violence, misery, political turmoil, and other negative occurrences runs rampant. Parents could, at one time, simply send their children out of the room during the evening news, but adolescents and teens are now bombarded with the world’s issues every time they log onto social media or attempt to conduct research for a report. Those same channels are allowing them to remain in contact with friends also provide instant access to online bullying.
For most adults, scrolling past the pain, blocking negative influences, and carrying on with life is a fairly simple process, but teens seem compelled to play into the drama and negativity. Parents can only protect their children from a portion of the world. The rest gets to them in an intense way, and talking to mom or a close friend may not always be the answer. Therapy in Wichita KS, can provide children and teens with an additional outlet to work through emotional issues they may not even be able to put into words and help them learn ways of mentally stonewalling adversity, so it doesn’t affect them to the same extent.
As parents, we are all typically more than willing to listen to our children, but no one has all the answers all the time. After all, the youth of today is faced with significantly different challenges than previous generations. Family Therapy in Wichita KS, can teach parents techniques for helping their children cope at home on a daily basis. Visit to schedule a session for your child or the entire family as a whole.
