Navigating the teenage years can be a relentless struggle for both parents and teens; however, these years have their rewards as well. Teenagers will rebel; that's a given. As they strive for independence and acceptance, they need support from the homefront. The keys for parents to get through these difficult times are patience, consistency, understanding—and remembering how they felt when they were teenagers. In Teen Scene, parents and teens can discuss the ongoing life changes in teenagers' minds and bodies as they pass through a myriad number of transformations. Below, you will find a brief intro to each posting. If you'd like to share your own thoughts on teenagers, or if you are a teenager (we'd love to hear from you, too), or want to respond to one of the postings already here, click here for the hows and whys of posting.
~ Brief Intros to Current Postings ~
What to Do When Your Teen Chooses Bad Friends by Anthony Kane, M.D.
Recently, a well known educator and speaker on parenting
issues made a list of all the difficult questions parents
had been asking him about their teens. He noticed that of
all the issues that are bothering parents, the number one
concern is what to do about bad friends. This question was
mentioned more than twice as often as the next most common
concern. Read More . . .
Homework Organizer by Rachel Paxton
Do you ever get tired of picking up your children's homework from all over the house?
Even when my daughter's schoolwork has made it to her room, it usually ends up in the corner, under her bed, in her bed, in her closet—wherever she can find a place to stash it. One time I let it go for so long that when we finally went through it, we had literally filled a kitchen garbage bag full of discarded school papers. Read More . . .
Teens Gain Valuable Experience By Job Shadowing by Silvana Clark
Ask most teens what they want to be when they grow up and you'll get either a blank stare or the reply "a doctor like the ones on SCRUBS". Teens today gain their awareness of various professions from the glorified images on television and movies. At the moment, there is a rise in interest in forensics due to the popularity of several shows depicting that career. Teens have little sense about the true reality of job choices. Do you like computers? Great! You'll be the next Bill Gates.
With summer approaching, teens have the opportunity to participate in job shadow experiences. Never heard of job shadowing? Don't worry. It simply means you spend time observing someone at their job. Read More . . .
Parenting with Style: Why You Might Clash with Your Child by Dr. Caron B. Goode
Every morning, six-year-old Josh and his mom clash at breakfast just as Mom is ready to walk out the door. A daydreamer by nature, Josh moves through life at a slower pace than his task-oriented mom who values organization. Their distinct ways of relating to the world reveal their obviously different personal styles.
A "personal style" is a natural predisposition toward time, stress, people, tasks, and situations. Understanding a child's style enables parents, caregivers, and teachers to interact more effectively and get results. Read More . . .
Homework Organizer by Rachel Paxton
Do you ever get tired of picking up your children's homework from all over the house?
Even when my daughter's schoolwork has made it to her room, it usually ends up in the corner, under her bed, in her bed, in her closet—wherever she can find a place to stash it. One time I let it go for so long that when we finally went through it, we had literally filled a kitchen garbage bag full of discarded school papers. Read More . . .
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