While personas are ways with experimenting with different roles, they also can be cover-ups for difficulties your teenager may be having as he struggles to fit in and succeed in his world. One Difficult Persona Sometimes compensating for normal insecurities of adolescence can be difficult. But, eventually, your teen will settle on an image that feels comfortable and, hopefully, you'll agree with his choice, or at least find it tolerable. One such image is the slacker. As you might imagine, it's a difficult persona for parents to contend with.
Slackers are kids who spend most of their time in a state of suspended animation.
At home they're usually camped out in front of the television or tethered to the stereo with their earphones. Requests to do chores, pick up dirty laundry or socialize with the family are often stonewalled. Some slackers dress poorly, pay little attention to personal hygiene and leave a trail of litter wherever they go. Few have jobs or aspirations beyond satisfying their immediate need for gratification. Most slackers tend to occupy the fringe of their peer group and are rarely involved or accepted.