[Dave W]

because of hitting puberty?

[presabella]

yes the ages 13-19 are when a person goes trough the biggest changesthe biggest battle they have is on the inside.........its the simple way of putting it

[QuiteNewHere]

Technically yes, the hormones can pull them into directions they NORMALLY have no interests or desire to go into.As teenagers, the stresses magnify.1. Appearance. 2. School bullies3. Clothing and attire. Again- appearance4. Placement in society, mom and dad, a semblance of wealth and position becomes desirable.5. School gets HARDER. 6. Desire for popularity, beauty, athleticism, top grades, cars, good clothing7. Desire to "belong" in the "IN" crowd.8. Exposure to drugs, alcohol9. Preparation for post secondary education. Stresses with planning for university and college10. Dating and sex.

[bigmomma61]

I think that plays a big part in their changing. But I also believe they are more interested in becoming independent, questioning things as the "norm," and trying to learn who they want to become as an individual. Somedays I am convinced the hormonal thing just makes them insane!