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Get a Job?

by Lori Sciame June 22nd, 2011| Teens
This past weekend, the money in my wallet never had a chance to get comfortable. As soon as I replenished the supply, my 13 year-old would think of another item she desperately needed.  Who would think that lotion, face wash, conditioner, and nail polish remover would be a matter

End of the School Year

by Jacob P. June 17th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Teen Perspective, Teens
I think the end of the school year is a so-so part of the year.  It isn't the worst but it isn't the best.  The high point is that regular work is reduced and it is almost over, but honors work and other term work is due, as well

Teen Perspective: On Curfews

by Louise June 9th, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
When we say curfew we most often refer to the time when a teenager is expected to return home after being out with friends. Do you set a curfew? Are you setting a fair curfew?

I never had a curfew until my twin sister and I learned how to drive.

Parties: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. June 3rd, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
Stereotypes tend to be stereotypes because they are at least somewhat true.  For example, teenagers like to party.  And I would guess greater than 90% of teens like to party.  I can tell you  I do.  There are few things more fun than hanging out with several or tons

The Wonders of Your Local Library from a Teen’s Perspective

by Sam P. May 26th, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
Some people may think that your local library is worthless, but it isn't. There are so many amazing things in libraries!

Town libraries typically have most of the newest books that you're looking for. They have audiobooks, books, cds, magazines, movies, and newspapers.

The staff at libraries are very

Prescription Drugs and Teens

by Lori Sciame May 23rd, 2011| Teens
Parents of teens beware. A new health threat looms on the horizon. What is this new danger?  The abuse of prescription drugs by teenagers. Information supplied by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) states that "Every day, 2,500 youth age 12 -17 abuse a pain

A Look at a Teenage Paradox (Me)

by Jacob P. May 20th, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens, Tweens
Tell me about about yourself, Jacob.

Well, you see, I'm a paradox.  Maybe even an oxymoron.

May I ask how that is so?

You may.

Don't be a smart alack.

Okay, fine.  I'm an anal-retentive teenage boy.  So I'm naturally a lazy procrastinator, due to my age, but I am also a perfectionist.

Very

Teen Perspective: “Finish your plate.”

by Louise May 13th, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
"Finish your plate." This is a phrase that was commonly heard at the dinner table when I was back at home. There are two reasons that this command was said: 1. My sisters and I had served ourselves too much and were feeling too full to eat the rest.

Birthdays: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. May 4th, 2011| Teen Perspective
This past Saturday, I turned fifteen years old.  Now that I have aged another year, I am just  bit more educated in the world.  But I'm not here to talk about what I know, I'm here to talk about birthdays.   Birthdays are important, but everyone has their own opinions

Different Hairstyles: From A Teen’s Perspective

by Sam P. April 28th, 2011| Teen Perspective
I just recently got a very big haircut.  I was a little nervous at first, but I talked to my mom and my step-dad and they encouraged me to get it cut.  They said that you only live once and that hair will grow back.  I am very glad

Those “Help!” Moments

by Jacob P. April 20th, 2011| Teen Perspective
As I have mentioned in many other articles, I babysit as a way to earn money to do the things I do.  In several years of babysitting, nothing bad has happened while watching the kids.  Last weekend, while watching my cousins, one of them vomited during the night.  So,

Kid’s Sports: Teen Perspective

by Louise April 14th, 2011| Teen Perspective
I was recently reminiscing about the sports I was involved in as a younger kid. I only realized how many there were after formally writing out the list: dance (tap and ballet), soccer, gymnastics, running, skiing, swimming, basketball, softball, and volleyball. It may sound like I was all over
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