Teens & Social Life

Years ago, a bedroom telephone line was the rites of passage from child to adolescent. Parents trusted their tween with private phone calls in their bedroom. A parent knew it wasn't too much...

You might think you need to get bigger breasts because of all the supercleavage you see around you -- and while it is true that at least in New Zealand, there are studies that show that women...

It's a tough decision for a parent, deciding when their teen is ready to date. You can't hold them back forever, though; you can only teach them to be mature and expect them to respect themselves...

Talking about sex with your children isn't easy, especially as a single mother. With all the misinformation and media messages, it's vital to start talking early and often with your sons.

Violence among teenagers has become an increasingly alarming problem in the United States and around the world. Occurrences like school shootings, gang activity and sexual assault plague the...

"No Texting @ Dinner!” read a recent MSNBC.com headline. The article is among the latest to highlight the digital divide between parents and their teens, and the stresses parents face when...

For parents, building a rapport with their teenage daughters is difficult at best. Teenagers undergo a period of transition and development that can be overwhelming. Female teens experience a more...

If you're not popular in high school, you will feel those ripples for the rest of your life. Just letting you know. I could make a good case that the rest of your life revolves around your...

You can't be a popular or famous girl without frenemies. Paris Hilton/Nicole Richie, Miley Cyrus/Demi Lovato, every girl who went out with a Jonas brother, etc. If you have no frenemies, you...

The Air Force offers a myriad of camps and activities for teenagers throughout the year. Through the Air Force Services Child and Youth Program, teenagers can gain insight into an Air Force...

As a parent you want to protect your child. You make sure they are friends with the right crowd, you talk to their friends parents, you provide for them and give them a cell phone to call you....

Every parent has nightmares about some of the friends their children hang out with. You want to say something, but fear making the situation worse. Still, it is your responsibility to make sure...

The teenage years are a time of social, emotional, mental and physical development. Youth groups can serve as a vehicle for directing teens toward healthy ways of thinking and behaving. These...

As children grow they look for opportunities to assert their independence. This is a normal part of growing up. Parents can use a mall trip as a first step towards independence. But be sure to...

There are many reasons to give or not to give your teen a cell phone. The issue must be addressed in a fair and practical manner. Having a list of the reasons for or against cell phone use can...

Everybody wants to date out of their league. It's natural. When we get the attention of someone who we feel is higher up on the social strata than we are, we feel good about ourselves. Also,...

The middle-school years bridge the gap between being a child and being a full-fledged teenager. While technically teenagers, 13-year-olds haven't left childhood completely behind, either. Finding...

Although some teenagers see cell phones as fashion accessories or gaming devices, the basic safety conferred by continual access to a telephone is reason enough for every teenager to own one. A...

The Red Cross is a good place for youth to learn about civic responsibility to their community and the world. There are many opportunities for youth to get involved with the Red Cross or volunteer...

I don't see anything wrong with wanting to get into a perfection group on MySpace or anywhere else -- it's the same as wanting to get on a football team. Just realize that if you want to try out...

Are you on a budget? Need to save money? And, need to pay for children's and teen school activities? Here are tips to being frugal and not missing a thing.

Celebrating with a night out is a lot fun. Teen girls can get together and spend some time away from parents, boyfriends and other distractions and focus on just having fun together. A teen girls'...

Teenagers love Christmas break. It is a time for them to sleep in and be with friends. It is also a time to create memories with family members that they do not see throughout the year, as well as...

No one deserves to be bullied, and you shouldn't take it. I'm tired of articles which tell you to "stand up" to a bully and don't explain how. Well, here's a REAL WORLD explanation of...

As a high school counselor and a former high school teacher, I consistently witness parents and their kids struggle with communication. Generally this struggle can lead to a poor relationship and...

There is no group of people who prefer to appear aloof and sophisticated than teenagers. This means that if you are in charge of a group of teens in a youth group for church or your community,...

Twelve- to thirteen-year old girls are at that difficult age when they do not feel like kids, but they are certainly not yet adults. Girls this age want to feel loved and special, but they also...

Have trouble relating to your teen? Has your teen lost respect for you? Sometimes a little quality time can rekindle your relationship during this trying time in your lives.

Your local mall is full of fun things to do, especially on a rainy day when outside activities are out of the question. From the pet shops with their adorable puppies and kittens longing for...

Nothing about being a parent is easy. Perhaps the hardest aspect is watching helplessly as the years fly by and they grow into teenagers. These are the years when they begin to pull in one...

Talking to your teenager? There's no set rule. You just have to keep trying and, sometimes, be a kid yourself!

Summer camp prices have skyrocketed. Here's the How to Pay for Camp on a budget so your child will not be excluded.

A girl's 18th birthday is a very special day that requires a special birthday present. Finding the perfect 18th birthday present for a girl can be easy as long as you know what to look for.

Some teens may like to spend lots of time online, often joining community web sites. Young adults are not always aware of the dangers that can be brought upon them while they innocently surf the...

Teenagers are notoriously hard to please, but it's not impossible to find a birthday cake idea a teen will enjoy. The thing to keep in mind is to always customize the birthday cake according to...

Cooking can be a very fun activity for teenagers. This summer activity does not mean slaving over the stove just for family meals. Prepare a picnic lunch for the beach, invite friends over for a...

Sleepovers are as American as the local bowling alley. A standard right of passage for kids up into their early teens, sleepovers are usually mirthful events for the young ones while mommy and...

People use different types of bullying as ways to control the actions of others. The methods are designed to intimidate, embarrass and physically or mentally harm another person. Bullies often...

As the parent, adult friend, or teacher of a teen with Asperger’s syndrome (AS) you are very much aware that people with AS have difficulty with social interaction. People with AS are not able to...

Do you have a lonely teenager in your house? Are you concerned about the lack of friendships and relationships that your young adult has presently? Searching online for ways to improve the...

Sexting is a growing trend among teens and tweens that parents are eager to prevent. For those who don't know, sexting is the sending of sexually explicit messages or photos electronically mainly...

It’s a common site: teenager with cell phone in hand, oblivious to the world around them and the financial consequences of uncontrolled cell phone texting. Don’t be the parent that gets the...

Sleepovers are common for teenage girls, and they're firly easy to put together. Below are some tips on how to host a sleepover for teen girls.

Many teenage girls think they're too mature for things like childish sleepovers, but there's lots of great ways to make a sleepover fun, but sophisticated. It's also the perfect way for a teenager...

Being a teenager can be a difficult time for anyone. Being a gay teenager brings even more grief then they can sometimes handle.

Do your teenage kids have a place to hang out with their friends? Do you wonder where your teenagers are? There is a delicate balance between appearing as if you are trying to hard and just...

Do you have a teenager that seems to be unhappy a lot? Do they seem to make life unbearable when they are not happy. One of the best and easiest ways to make them happy is let them have some fun....

'Sexting' or sending illicit picture messages is an unfortunately rising trend amongst teenagers and young adults. It is highly dangerous, not only because of the inherent risky behavior...

Teenagers are an interesting phenomenon, analyzed by experts and the subject of many books. Why is this span of a person's lifetime so interesting? Adolescence is a time of turmoil accompanied by...

Do you want your teenagers to have a relationship with God? Do You want them to be saved and live faithful lives? You can instill a love for God in the heart of your teenagers. You can get your...