Typical behavior to expect from teen girls

Sheila Kamen, PsyD Psychologist & Therapist, shares advice for parents on what type of behavior they should expect from their daughter during her teenage years
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Typical behavior to expect from teen girls

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The teen years for girls is a time to increase their independence and to experiment with who they are. Parents may notice behaviors such as changing their appearance, or getting pierced ears, pink hair, and they may try different trends. Just as in the preteen years, they are going pull away from their families. They might believe that parents are, kind of, clueless of everything. You might notice them being dismissive of you and argumentative with you. That's normal. Parents will also notice that teen girls may increase in their risky behaviors and limits testing. They may show up late to class or tell their parents lies. This is the way they can learn how far they can push and what are their limits in the world. Teen girls need their parents to be the loving anchor at home for them that remains calm and teaches them how to deal with all these big things and big feelings; so that they can become a grownup.

Sheila Kamen, PsyD Psychologist & Therapist, shares advice for parents on what type of behavior they should expect from their daughter during her teenage years

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Sheila Kamen, PsyD

Psychologist & Sex Therapist

Sheila Kamen works with individuals and couples in La Jolla, California.  She works with individuals and couples as a coach and therapist. She specializes in couples therapy, sex therapy, and relationship coaching. She also offers premarital and family building counseling. While she no longer works with children, she does help parents with issues related to children.  Sheila lives in San Diego. 

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The teen years for girls is a time to increase their independence and to experiment with who they are. Parents may notice behaviors such as changing their appearance, or getting pierced ears, pink hair, and they may try different trends. Just as in the preteen years, they are going pull away from their families. They might believe that parents are, kind of, clueless of everything. You might notice them being dismissive of you and argumentative with you. That's normal. Parents will also notice that teen girls may increase in their risky behaviors and limits testing. They may show up late to class or tell their parents lies. This is the way they can learn how far they can push and what are their limits in the world. Teen girls need their parents to be the loving anchor at home for them that remains calm and teaches them how to deal with all these big things and big feelings; so that they can become a grownup.