Sometimes it is a combination of a bad attitude, selfishess and depression. Many of the feelings of a depressed teenager are the same feeling a depressed adult may have. However, their behavior may not look like that of a depressed person. The behaviors may consist of attendance problems at school, running away, fighting, drinking, difficulty with school work, sexually acting out, or impulsive behavior. The feelings a depressed teen might have in common with a depressed adult are extended periods of sadness, a sense of despair, irritability, excessive worrying, feeling guilty or apathetic.
Sleep disturbances are also common.
There are new procedures for teenagers regarding the process of obtaining a drivers license. Before a teen can obtain a license, the parents or guardian now must certify in writing that the teen has practiced behind the wheel driving for a minimum of 25 hours with a responsible adult who is at least 21 years old and has at least one year of driving experience. This is in addition to behind the wheel instruction received in the driver education class. Additionally, the number of passengers allowed is limited to the number of seat belts available. Drivers under age 21 who are convicted of two moving violations in a two-year period will lose their license for one month.