Family
A bad atmosphere at home is very stressful to live with, even if there’s no actual physical or sexual abuse. Every family argues about something, whether it’s money, clothes, staying out too late or getting in trouble at school. Triggers for fighting can be as simple as arguing over the remote control. But arguments can be very upsetting and interfere with your school work.
You may also feel pressure over being expected to live up to your parents’ high expectations - to live their dream. Or you may think they try to control your life too much and break your trust, by reading your private text messages for example.
Unfortunately it’s also more and more common for families to break up altogether. This is even harder if you’re placed in the position of having to pick who you live with.
It doesn’t matter what sort of family you have and whether you love them or they wreck your head, family is an important part of our lives.
