Teenagers are searching for freedom and finding ways to experiment with their lives in many different avenues. The fact is that many of these teens are in a world of their own that includes out of control hormones and a desire of being in control of everything else.

Is your child disrespectful, self-absorbed, defiant, lazy or irresponsible? Does he or she lack motivation to do anything pertaining to school? Is he or she physically aggressive, violent, running away or truant from school? How about participating in substance abuse and sexual activity? You are not alone! And, there is hope even in the midst of the battle.

Here are some common problems that parents run into with their teens:

• Poor academics
• Aggressiveness
• Substance abuse, pornography and other addictions
• Argumentative
• Breaking agreements
• Challenging chores, clothing and curfews, phone usage
• Self-mutilation
• Deceiving parents
• Being defiant
• Detaching from the family
• Disrespecting parents
• Ignoring parents
• Behaving impulsively
• Spending parents money
• Moodiness
• Unhealthy peer relationships
• Runaways
• Sexual immorality