The life period of teenagers is characterized by rebellion, further development of identity, gradual detachment from parents, and as a consequence steps in more independence and self responsibility. The life of a young hemophiliac has the additional burden of chronic disease.Like a red thread the disease is passing through the different stages of life."Being affected by something" what others do not have, causes problems and naturally has consequences on the image of personality. Experience show that a teenage hemophiliac often turn into protected mother's boy or into a defiant and egocentric lone wolf.Adolescence is difficult enough even without the burden of hemophilia. Whilst parents need patience and a bottomless bank balance, their son needs both, the security of home and the space to grow into the independence of adult life.
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