When a child makes the transition to teenager, many times parents seem to become “lame” in the teen’s eyes. What I mean is – a child who would always listen to a parent’s ideas, thoughts, and even jokes with rapt attention, many times will seem to shut the parent out once they enter the teen years.
But don’t despair if you are the parent of a newly minted teenager. Here’s why.
Maybe you noticed in the sentences I wrote above, I carefully selected the word “seem?” It just seems as if teens shut out parents; it seems as if they don’t
Teens
Parents rejoice when children begin to recognize letters, and I’m sure most of you remember your child’s attempts to write his or her first name. What happens when children become teens? Many parents stop encouraging reading and writing. As an English Composition teacher at a community college, I can say with all honesty, this is a tragedy.
In order to succeed in school, a student needs to be able to communicate effectively. I have had a number of students who could express themselves verbally - they were dynamic and confident; however, when it came to reading assignments for class or
In order to succeed in school, a student needs to be able to communicate effectively. I have had a number of students who could express themselves verbally - they were dynamic and confident; however, when it came to reading assignments for class or
Teen’s Perspective on New Year’s
January 2nd, 2012 Posted by Sam P. | Pregnancy, Teen Perspective, Teens
New Year's Eve. The day everyone is told to stay up till midnight. It really is quite a glorious day. Or night depending on how you look at it. I guess you could even consider it morning. Whatever way you look at it, it is a very important day of the year. It celebrates the transformation of one year to another. But, with all of the fun, people commonly overlook safety.
In the past years, New Year's Eve has had one of the highest pregnancy rates. By that I mean that it is one of the likeliest days that women
In the past years, New Year's Eve has had one of the highest pregnancy rates. By that I mean that it is one of the likeliest days that women
Homework: From the Teen’s View
December 26th, 2011 Posted by Jacob P. | Academics, Teen Perspective, Teens
I don't want to toot my own horn here, but I am a good student. So far, halfway into my sophomore year I have all A's and one B+. I also maintain a 4.14 GPA, which is in between an A and an A+ at my high school. I have learned that part of the secret to getting good grades is doing your homework. So, I thought I would share my thoughts on doing homework.
- Do thy homework. I know homework sucks. I hate doing homework myself. The fact of the matter is that even though it sucks, you still
As adults, we tend to forget what it felt like to be a teenager. Think back - remember how your hair would never do what you wanted it to, while each morning you awoke to the appearance of another angry red pimple? What about that time your heart pounded so loudly, you wondered if everyone else could hear it? It happened while at your first high school dance, while on your first date, or that time when the teacher called on you, and you didn’t know the answer.
Life happens, and we age. Our problems become bigger. We have mortgages
Life happens, and we age. Our problems become bigger. We have mortgages
