Parenting styles and family dynamics have undergone significant transformations from the 1960s to the present. The 1960s were marked by authoritarian parenting, emphasizing obedience and strict household rules, while children enjoyed considerable unsupervised outdoor freedom.[1] Traditional gender roles were prevalent, with fathers as breadwinners and mothers managing the home. Despite social upheavals like the civil...

How do we determine what is “normal” behavior for teens, versus, a need to find help in the form of a psychiatrist and/or therapist? Generally speaking, if your teenager has irritability without any clear triggers, and their irritability can lead to harm to themselves or to others, then it may be time to seek help.[1]...