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New Year's Eve Teen Party Planner
Teens like watching the ball drop in New York City, wearing party hats, making noise and eating junk food - who doesn't? Help them plan the party!
| Teens Who Back Talk to Mom...
A study put out by the journal of Child Development published on December 22, found that teens who 'back talk' their mothers(I believe fathers too, but the study didn't include them.) in a confident way through reasoning, not by being whiny or insulting, are also more likely to do so with their peers and avoid the peer pressure of alcohol and drug use.
The study was conducted by giving 184 seventh and eighth graders from urban and suburban populations in the Southeast, a survey about drug and alcohol use and their friendships, peers and social acceptance. Then while being observed in a lab, teens and their moms were asked to discuss a topic that would prompt argument like money, grades or household rules. (Sounds like fun, huh?)
This goes to show what successful parents of teens already know, giving teens the freedom to make decisions and reason their problems out with role play and talking about tough issues is the way to go - even when our teens feel the need to stand up to us!
Asking our parenting teens community: Do you let your teens or young adults reason with you? Please share your thoughts, opinions and experiences in the comments area.
| Winter Activities for Teens - Week Six
These winter activities for teens can be done individually, with friends or with the whole family. Each week has four different types of teen winter activities: Make This (Recipe), Craft... Read more
| Printable New Years Eve Party Invitations
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