And for himself ?

While boys tend to be violent towards others, the girls will instead return the violence against themselves. In this period where you feel more tenant of her body that actually owned, we try to control it. To contain the "inner demons", tensions or frustrations too strong, the girl will return his fits of violence against herself. This type of attitude is often a harbinger of a suicidal act. The harm may have different levels: the razor cuts, cigarette burns, bruises on the face or limbs.

This behavior may be motivated by a hatred of self which is nothing but the ricochet of hostility (real or imagined) of others towards oneself. Anorexia or taking drugs may be in line for this type of behavior. We urgently need to hear these cries for help, listen to the adolescent and seek outside help.