Catholic High School Girls in Trouble

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Many Catholic high school girls in trouble blame the strict policies and rules of the institution for their rebelliousness.

Is your teen in trouble?

Unlike traditional public schools, most Catholic school has very strict guidelines for behavior. Students in attendance often must wear a standard uniform, speak in a certain manner, and are expected to abide by the Catholic beliefs, all while gaining their education. While many high school students, regardless of the educational institution, find themselves in and out of the principal's office, Catholic high school girls in trouble are a pretty common occurrence. If you attend a Catholic school, or are worried your child is traveling down the wrong path while enrolled in this form of education, you may want to meet with the school and your child separately to get to the bottom of her misbehavior.

Reasons for Catholic High School Girls in Trouble

Whether a student is found cheating on tests or homework, or is simply hanging with the wrong clique, trouble follows when teens feel they can't share their fears and concerns to an adult without fear of judgment or discipline.

Catholic girls are expected to act a certain way, unlike traditional teens. Often in all girls schools they kept away from social interactions with the opposite sex and they are disciplined on a much stricter scale. It's not hard for a Catholic school girl to get into trouble for what would be considered normal in a regular educational environment. The following reasons may play part in her rebellious behavior:

  • Loss of spontaneity

Catholic girls are still kids at heart. They are mischievous like other teens and have curious spirits. These natural curiosities may go against school policy and land them in trouble with little effort.

  • Sheltered interaction

If Catholic teens are sheltered, some may break the mold when given the opportunity.

  • Angry at parents

If your child has pleaded to attend a regular school, they may act out in rebellion.

  • Tired of authority

It's true that kids need a little room to roam. If your child has too many restraints, chances are she will run like the wind when she has had enough authority.

  • Set up for failure

It's a parent or guardian's choice to ultimately enroll a child in Catholic school. However, the child's personality may not blossom in a strict environment. If your child is naturally curious, has a sense of independence, and dislikes strict rules, she may fail in a strict school environment.

Signs of Trouble

If you sense trouble ahead, your instincts are probably spot on. It doesn't take much other than a watchful eye to see whether your teen is headed down the wrong path. The following behaviors usually indicate an underlying problem that needs immediate attention:

  • Ditching school

If your teen is ditching, there's a reason!

  • Language

Birds of a feather flock together! Foul language is usually an indication that your child is behaving a certain way due to an environment and her role models. Find out who your teen's friends are and meet with their parents or a school counselor.

  • Drugs and alcohol

Symptoms of substance abuse are easy to spot. Look for dilated pupils, slurred speech, red eyes, and a general sense of aloofness. If your child is abusing drugs or alcohol, it's time for immediate intervention.

  • Stealing and cheating

If your teen is stealing or cheating at school, chances are she is rebelling for attention, and may have inner anger issues that need to be addressed.

  • Promiscuity

Due to their lack of exposure with the opposite sex, many Catholic high school girls in trouble also have a wild and inhibited sexual curiosity. Keep an eye on the way your child dresses and how she behaves around the opposite sex. Make sure you create an open environment where your child can discuss her sexual behaviors and desires.

What to Do

If your teen has any of the above symptoms of trouble, it's time to have a heart to heart discussion. Chances are your child will respond best in a positive environment for nurturing her needs and curiosities. By staying involved in your child's education and upbringing, you can ensure her tender teen years are filled with opportunity rather than failures. Together, you and your teen can find an environment where she will grow into a responsible adult without feeling compelled to break away.



 


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