The Scarred Flesh: An Introduction to Cutters

There is a serious concern running rampant throughout the teen culture in today’s society. As if parents do not have enough to worry about regarding the raising of their teen, a common practice that teens have adopted as of late is called “cutting.” The term refers to the act of slicing one’s skin, whether it is with a razor blade or any other tool readily available to the teen. While this act does provide the teen with a short-term feeling of euphoria, it also reaps many negative and long-term effects on the teen. With patience and understanding, a parent may be able to influence a teen’s impulse to do this to themselves.

As a general rule, teenagers are depressed. There are whole new world of hormones coursing through their bodies and it is difficult to be happy with one own self worth when one’s self is still being determined. Some parents may find it difficult to identify whether or not their teen is really struggling with something like cutting, or is simply struggling with some emotional growing pains. The best thing that you can do is continue to let your kids know that you are there for them and to pay attention.

There are, however, effective methods that a parent can utilize to get help for their teen. Whether the teen is in fact cutting, or if they are severely depressed, professional help is the best method to prevent the situation from getting worse. It is a tricky discussion to approach the teen with, though. Many teens may feel threatened or stigmatized by the suggestion to see a “shrink.” They may also express resentment and anger towards the parent for suggesting that they are “crazy.” But the burden of being hated for a short time outweighs the impending burden if the problem is not solved.

Therefore, it is important for the parent to display unmistakable love throughout the awkward ordeal. There is a strong chance that the teen’s attitude stems from normal adolescent moodiness, but sloughing it off as such could produce serious and irreversible results. If you are able to convince your teen to accept professional therapy, as the parent, you should make every accommodation to make it work. People who agree to help typically want to end their destructive behavior. Neither cutting nor depression should be taken lightly and, as such, the parent has an inherent responsibility to the well-being of their teen.

Parents who believe that their own kids may be struggling with this practice should do some research to find help in your area. There are resources available which will allow you to tackle this problem in a way that shows your teen that you value them and that you want what is best for them. Let your teen know that they don’t need to go about fixing themselves without support and make sure they understand that you are willing to tackle all of these issues together.

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