Teenagers are notorious for testing the waters of the legal system. This is especially true if they get into the wrong crowd, or worse, join a gang. According to The Center for Disease Control (CDC), juveniles are arrested for murder, rape, assault, and homicides. These crimes happen often, and many of them lead teens to […]
Archives for December 2016
Seeing Behind the Scenes of Your Teen’s Weekend Party
Your teen asks if he can attend a party. He says the parents will be home, and it’s just a few kids from school getting together to eat pizza and watch movies. The scene is very familiar to all parents, but how often is this story the truth? All too often, teenage parties are the […]
Finding an Alternative School for Violent, Troublesome Youth
Some kids are more violent than others. This stems from a variety of factors, including upbringing, mental and behavioral disorders, and even personality. Behaviors of Violent Youth Before seeking help, you need to identify the problem behavior. Parents are often unaware of their teen’s violent behavior until someone gets hurt. At that point, it’s harder […]
How Pushing Teens to Excel Can Hurt Their Chances for Success
What parent doesn’t want their children to do amazing things when they grow up? In today’s world, successful parenting is often measured by what your kids do. If they grow up to become educated and contributing members of society, you’ve done your part. That’s not exactly true, but it’s something parents have commonly come to […]
The Pillars of Teens Independence Infographic
Teens these days are getting older at younger ages. They have access to unlimited information, they’re having conversations about adult topics with their friends, and their growing brains and developing personalities are trying to figure out what to do with it all. While we’re still figuring out how to filter their phones, teach them valuable […]