Today's Tip for Families

[En español]

10-29-2021

Explain That Your Teen Doesn't Have to be Perfect

By the time they’re teens, many kids have internalized a harmful message. They think they have to be good-looking or popular or perfect to be happy.

In trying to be perfect for others, they may suppress their own needs, wants and talents. They may stop pursuing goals and doing well in school.

To protect your teen from unrealistic or harmful expectations:


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