Why Do Teens Run Away

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Why do Teens run Away? Runaway teens had been a vast problem in today's world. Why ? Why do teens feel the need to run way ? Teens believe that running away may solve all there problems they have or have had. In today's society there are alot of young and dumb teenagers who believe running away is the key to their future but what are some of these causes of this; parents may never be home and want to find love elsewhere, or they want freedom and feel that the "outside world" has a better opportunity and may feel that it is a better place for them, and or may have mentally/physically abusive parents. Some parents may give off the impression of not caring by never showing attention or being home. Adolescent feel neglect by parents when they show no love or affection. In James Lehman article he shares his story,”I remember being 15 years old and living in a hallway in the Bronx in winter. I didn’t miss home at all because I felt like such a failure there”. He really opens people eyes and show that this is a common factor in life. Running away because you have NOBODY, or feeling like your not GOOD enough for your parents or guardian. In Lehman article he goes over how in certain circumstances there are disabled people and people with medical problems who require a lot of attention who cant receive it or …show more content…

For example when kids use drugs and other substances they may feel the need to run away to hide it so therefore their parents don't find out. James Lehman say,” addition to fear or anger, feelings of failure can also cause kids to leave home”. This quote show that neglection may not be the only problem but also the feeling that go around in the household. In Lehman quote he mentions being angry could cause a teen to leave they may feel that they are unsuccessful and may feel like they don't reach their parents

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