Most teenagers do not want to come to therapy. Either they are embarassed or they feel that they can handle everything on their own. This is where your jobs as parents come in. If a teen is depressed, has been talking about suicide or you suspect drug use, they can not handle this on their own - they need treatment. If you took your child to the physician and he said that your teen needed surgery or medication, you would make your teen follow the doctor's orders. You are in the same situation with therapy. Your adolescent is not mature enough to decide if they do or do not need therapy in certain situations. If you are dealing with depression, suicide, cutting behaviors etc., then it is your responsibility to decide for your child that they will participate in therapy. As their parent you need to think of their health first. Thank you for your support
