In past generations, negative peer pressure typically took the form of someone verbally inviting you to do something you both knew was wrong. We sneaked around, whispered |
Do you remember walking the hallways of your school, wondering where you fit in? As adolescents move into their teen years, peers take on a greater importance. They feel secure when they are accepted by a group of friends. Being on the outside of a group can
Teenagers are looking for acceptance and some normalcy and stability in their ever-changing lives. They often find this in peer friendships. While you may have been their closest companion when they were younger,
Do remember the late 80’s movie Dead Poet’s Society with Robin Williams as unconventional English teacher in a private prep school? Well, even if you didn’t see it, the Latin phrase he taught his students is Carpe Diem which means “Seize the Day”.
By the time your child is a sophomore, you may only have two years
Continuing our thought on communication. LISTENING is always extremely important, but with teenagers that means you have to get them to tell you something. That’s not always the easiest thing to do. Do you ever get the feeling that just by asking |
Do you Listen? Really Listen? This is hard for many parents – me included! We know we have the answer. We know they haven’t thought it through. We know they don’t know what they’re talking about.