Why do teens seem hellbent on being rebellious?

I mean, it isn't necessary for teens to rebel. In fact, they probably would do better if they just shut up and listened to what their parents said instead of making everything a fight. I mean, I'm 18, and all of the time I've been a teenager, I've always tried to avoid being rebellious, and try to listen to my parents as much as possible, so why don't other teens?

Why do teens seem hellbent on being rebellious?
It has a lot to do with their family life and trying to fit in with their peers and at the same time trying to gain attention from their parents. You also have to factor in hormones, that's a huge part of it.
Reply:i establish my own identity as a teenager, but that doesnt mean i want to get a piercing on my penis for the sake of it.


i seem to be the only one not interested in smoking and drinking heavily too.


my parents are nice people anyway, i dont really want to rebel against them without some sort of justified reason.
Reply:They aren't like that purposely. You say it like teens wake up one day and think, "Hey, I think I'll be rebellious today."
Reply:During adolescence, teens are beginning to become adults in their own right and to try to break away from their parents. They tend to test limits as a part of that. They're trying to find themselves.





I can't explain it any better than that, but that is what it is. Some rebel more than others. I don't know why - I'm sure a psychologist could give you a load of information on it - but just like no two people are alike, no two rebellions are alike, either.
Reply:To tell you the truth I think it is because we are going through many changes. which makes us alot more irritable. Other than that I'm not sure why. I guess we just are
Reply:Because either their parents spoil them to death or their parents are too afraid to put their foot down and show them how to behave and respect their elders.
Reply:I am also 18, but I am not "hellbent on rebelliousness". I have a great relationship with my mom and think of her first when I need someone to run to. I think that rebelling gives most teens something to dramatize over. If they didn't have someone to yell at for something they'd go crazy, maybe they're crazy anyway.
Reply:It could be because they think their parent's ways are outdated and they can do it better. By the time they realize they can't they are in their 20's and out of this so called rebellious stage. And who knows, sometimes they can do it better. Alot of teens are also trying to fit in with their friends and this can cause conflict because teens are not aware of all the things that parents are and usually parents don't want to scare their kids with these tales. Also, alot of parents just put their foot on the ground and that is it. They tend to not listen to the teen or compromise. Teens are practically adults and need to be treated as if they can make their own decisions. This is the time when parents need to start letting go, but most try to hold tighter at this time, not trusting their parenting to keep their kid from doing wrong things. And honestly, even if your kid does do a few wrong things, so what? As long as they don't end up in jail, a bad decision on their part can be worth weeks of lecturing on the parents part. I think it's the fault of both parties, the parents for not listening and compromising, and the teens for usually the same offense. Good Luck
Reply:I rebel because of the fact that I am not usually going to agree with somethign or want to do it. I was born with an attitude and its hasnt left me.
Reply:Rebellion is natural. I would be rather suspicious of a teenager who wasn''t. It is a time for establishing your own identity, getting your own ideas and creating your own life.
Reply:I think that half of the problem is the parents. Parents (at least mine) are so strict. I mean REALLY strict. I can't wear a low cut sweater with a tee shirt underneath because the cut is "drawing attention to my breasts". I can't wear makeup every day because my mom thinks that I'm going to get raped.





My point is that if parents were a little more open to that fact that their kids have to grow up, the kids would be more understanding as well.
Reply:well.... I try to be nice and everything and I'm a teen of 14 but sometimes I have to prove myself right to them or I have to argue about some minor issue:P