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Video Game Censorship

by Jacob P. August 22nd, 2011| Teen Perspective
If you follow the news, you will notice that every once  in a while, another government figure is advocating the banning of violent video games.  While video games can cause significant problems, banning the games is not the answer to the problems.

According to the American Psychological Association, "Playing violent

Co-Parent Your Teen More Effectively

by Lori Sciame August 19th, 2011| Teens
Parenting a teen in a shared custody situation can be difficult even in the best of circumstances; however, if the relationship between the parents remains strained after the divorce, optimal parenting can truly suffer. Sadly, some parents refuse to put the interest of the child first, by failing to

Teen’s Perspective on Back to School

by Sam P. August 15th, 2011| Teen Perspective
It's that  time of year again!  The time when kids groan when the word is even mentioned.  School!  Every kid is dreading it.  In just a few short weeks you'll have to get back into the rhythm of waking up early to catch the bus, coming home with what

Cars for Families

by Jacob P. August 8th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Teen Perspective
Our family has two cars, a Honda Odyssey and a Mini Cooper.  The mini van is now thirteen years old and needs to be replaced.  It still runs, but is prone to breakdowns, so we don't drive it very far.  Due to that, we are looking for a new

On Amusement Parks: A Teen’s Confession

by Louise August 3rd, 2011| Helpful Hints, Teen Perspective
I doubt many kids will say no when presented with the idea of going to an amusement park. Actually, it's every kid's dream: roller coasters, fried dough, cotton candy, and the chance to win an enormous stuffed animal as a take-home prize. What could be better? I used to

Dealing With an Obese Child

by Jacob P. July 27th, 2011| Teen Perspective
Childhood obesity is becoming a more and more prominent issue in today's world.  With an estimated 1 out of 3 kids being obese, it can not be considered a minor problem.  Sadly, the fight against obesity itself is fraught with problems.  Both sides of the coin are wrong.  So,

Swimsuit Shopping

by Sam P. July 21st, 2011| Teen Perspective
I always find swimsuit shopping very frustrating, as I am barely even a size zero.  I don't fit very well into juniors, but I find kids' swimsuits too young for me.

Some stores that  I suggest for teenagers like me are Aeropostale and Old Navy.  I know that you are

When it Pays to be a Creeper

by Lori Sciame July 18th, 2011| Teens
Creeper. You may have heard your teen use this term in reference to Facebook, but do you know what it means? Basically, a creeper is someone who has a Facebook account, but they don't just use this form of media just to be social, they use it as a

Chores

by Jacob P. July 13th, 2011| Teen Perspective
This month, my parents determined that they would take part in a new household program.  Before anyone can use an electronic (computer, TV, Xbox), they must complete their daily chore.  This is a solid system, but has both its ups and downs.  Chores are  important building blocks to responsibility,

Can Your Kid Be a College Athlete?

by Louise July 6th, 2011| Teen Perspective
Over a year ago, I wrote about getting into college with the help of sports. At that point, I had no idea what college athletics would be like, if I would fit in or end up being the slowest on the team and absolutely massacred by the training.

How to Handle the Summer

by Jacob P. June 27th, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
The summer has arrived, and it is in full swing.  My school ended this week, and we got out late.  So, it is now the time when students are home and bored.  We may not admit it, but we get bored when we are not getting schoolwork thrown at

Trying New Things : From A Teen’s Perspective

by Sam P. June 23rd, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
I know that trying new things can be very hard, especially when you are in front of a whole group of people.  I just went rollerblading on Wednesday and had never gone before.  I was very nervous, especially because it was a school field trip.

I talked with my friends
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