Does a bad childhood necessarily result in dysfunctional parenting?

Does a bad childhood necessarily result in dysfunctional parenting?

Child therapy is usually not the most effective way to deal with difficult parenting situations. Therapy with the parents can be more beneficial because they are in the best position to make the changes that will result in overall improvements.

School administrators weigh in on the effect the game Fortnite is having on young students at school. You may be surprised to learn how dangerous video game addiction can be.

Is it normal for adolescents and teens to not want to be seen with their parents? The ‘experts’ will tell you it’s part of their natural desire for autonomy as they mature. I submit that it’s a prevailing cultural phenomenon caused by too much entertainment and technology which are all competing for the attention of the youth.

Is the teenage attitude just a natural developmental phase where they lose the zest they had as little kids? Or have we nurtured this teen attitude with the modern culture? I believe teenagers as a group would be more enthusiastic and upbeat if we didn’t create a surrounding culture of go-go, get-get, more-more stimulation.