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Growing up unheard: The truth behind teenage ‘attitude’ and ‘mood swings’

globalMay 17, 2026
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Growing up unheard: The truth behind teenage ‘attitude’ and ‘mood swings’
Sometimes I was trying to explain how something affected me mentally or emotionally, while adults focused more on practical things like discipline, studies, or future consequences
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Sometimes I was trying to explain how something affected me mentally or emotionally, while adults focused more on practical things like discipline, studies, or future consequences

They only tell me what I need to do. They never ask what I want to do.

With so many other pressures and responsibilities going on in life, I started feeling that repeatedly talking about my emotions would not always change anything

The social and political environment is a key factor that curtails a child's potential. His/Her ability to achieve joy and choose passion often becomes like impractical subject to many.

Trisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.Read More

Source: Times of India

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