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About Parenting of Adolescents Parenting of Adolescents How Can Parents Help a Teen Get Back on Track in School 2 Feb 2012 at 3:00am A mom on our forum seeks advice: Before I start info on my kid: 15, Th grade, on JV soccer team, sophomore class president, Very social, Honors English, AP world History, grades not bad, but not near where they could/should be. Also, I'm a single mom. I'm so confused. I used to think that schoolwork issues were easy. Your kid is not doing the work... punishment. Call/email the teacher, call conferences ground the kid on and on... I never miss an Open House I even have a binder I put my own copies of every syllabus, etc... handed out so i can grab it and show my daughter look at this. I was proud of that notebook, It showed my daughter what a caring and involved parent I was and of course look out I know what the deal is, kid! It made me feel good about my parenting. Now, I'm so confused one day a thought popped into my head after the WH teacher emailed all of the parents about making sure our kids studied more. I thought WTH? Why do *I* have to make sure a 10th grader studies, does her work? Shouldn't she learn natural consequences? I won't be there when she's away at college to make her study. BUT do I just wash my hands of this and let her deal with her natural consequences? I guess that would be a low GPA, failing a class?? WH is a hard class I used to read the chapters she was working on (I even emailed the teacher for the actual assignments b/c my daughter was never clear about that) Oh, the SHAME. Now I tell her if she asks me ahead of time I will read and *help* her study, but only if she asks. And now the county gives parents access (internet) to each teacher's grade book. So now I can see the real story I never got in the past except at conferences. ... How Can Parents Help a Teen Get Back on Track in School originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 08:00:08. Permalink | Comment | Email this Volunteer Activities for Teens 1 Feb 2012 at 2:00am Is your teen's youth organization looking for places to do a service project? Are you and your teen looking for an activity with meaning that you can do together? Pick one of these local programs and give them a call. Not only will you be able to help others but you will bond as a family, teach your teen a new perspective on life and most likely find something you both enjoy doing... read more about volunteer activities for teens here. More: How to Talk to Your Teen About the Future | How to Promote a Positive Volunteer Experience Volunteer Activities for Teens originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 07:00:20. Permalink | Comment | Email this Best Websites for Parents and Teens 31 Jan 2012 at 1:59am The About.com Readers' Choice Awards is an annual event where About.com readers can nominate and vote on the best of the best in hundreds of different categories. Nominations are currently being accepted. You can nominated your choice as many times as you wish. Nominations will be open until Wednesday, Feb. 15. Then, I'll tally up the votes and choose up to five finalists in each category. Finalists will be posted Wednesday, Feb. 22. You'll have four weeks -- until Wednesday, March 21 -- to vote for the winner in each categories. I'll announce the first place winners on Friday, March 30. While some say there is no 'prize' just bragging rights, I will be creating a page for every nominee and winner that will be promoted here throughout the next year. So get your nominations in for your favorite! Best Family Blog for Parents of Teens Best Family Website for Parents of Teens Best Website for Teens: Social Sites Best Website for Teens: Gaming and Virtual Worlds Best Website for Teens: Online Magazines Best Websites for Parents and Teens originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 06:59:01. Permalink | Comment | Email this How Well Do You Really Know Your Teen? 31 Jan 2012 at 1:40am An important goal when communicating with teens is talking with them just to talk. This helps build and strengthen the bond between you. While it can be hard 'just to talk' with a teenager, it is possible! Stay involved in things that interest them, make a favorite meal with dessert or text them on their cell phone. These times offer an opportunity for you start a conversation and get to know your teen as he/she becomes the person he/she is going to be. Take our quiz and see just how well you really know your teen. Jot down some of the questions you aren't sure of and put them in your next conversation. How Well Do You Really Know Your Teen? originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 06:40:53. Permalink | Comment | Email this Winter Activities for Teens - Week Eleven 30 Jan 2012 at 3:45am 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 This, Learn How and Get Out and Go! Each activity idea is fun for your teen. Winter Activities for Teens - Week Eleven originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 08:45:51. Permalink | Comment | Email this Helping Teens Cope with Loneliness 30 Jan 2012 at 2:45am Coping with loneliness is a very important skill on my list of needed independent living skills for teens because every teen I've ever known has needed it. It doesn't matter if they are going to college, starting a new job and moving into an apartment or getting married. Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some level of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness do just fine... read more. More: 15 Skills Your Teen Needs to Be Successful at Living Independently | 5 Steps to Good Decision-Making Skills for Teens Helping Teens Cope with Loneliness originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 07:45:11. Permalink | Comment | Email this Is Beer Pong at 18-Year-Old Birthday Party a Good Idea? This Father of a Teen... 27 Jan 2012 at 4:37am A Dad on our forum: "My Daughter is turning 18 next month. She wants to have beer pong at her party. We've been on vacation where I allowed her to have a few drinks. From time to time I'll let her have a sip. We have also had (many) talks about the dangers of alcohol. My parents absolutely prohibited me from drinking when I was a teenager and in rebellion I drank anyway and it became a long time problem. I don't want to make a "big deal" about it, like my parents did, but I am concerned about the consequences if I decide to let her have the beer pong...both moral and legal... Let's set aside the law for minute and responsibility if someone get injured. What are your thoughts from a moral perspective on underage drinking?" Denise's thoughts: "Morally, you may not allow other teens to drink - it's not your right. Are you going to call every parent of each teen who comes to this party and let them in on the fact that they will be allowed to not only drink but drink to access playing games such as beer pong? You cannot set aside the law for minute and the responsibility if someone gets injured because both are very real. Allowing your daughter to drink in your presence is legal in most states, maybe all? But allowing her to get drunk is child neglect. Don't go to the other extreme because your parents were too strict. You can still have a great relationship with your daughter, but you have to be her parent, not her friend or you are going to lose her respect. " Asking our community of parents of teens: Would you let your teen host a party were beer pong was being played? Would you allow your teen to attend a party with that type of drinking? Please share your advice, experiences and opinions in the comments area. Is Beer Pong at 18-Year-Old Birthday Party a Good Idea? This Father of a Teen Wants to Know originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 09:37:43. Permalink | Comment | Email this My teen wants to drop out of high school. What do I do? 26 Jan 2012 at 5:37am The decision to drop out of school is a major life decision that your teen may not see that way due to their lack of life experiences. Nevertheless, it ultimately is your teen's decision.... read more. My teen wants to drop out of high school. What do I do? originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 10:37:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this Party Favor Ideas: Sports Fan Party Favors 25 Jan 2012 at 3:32am Often sports themed parties for teens revolved around a sports team. See all of our sports party favor ideas with pictures here. Party Favor Ideas: Sports Fan Party Favors originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 08:32:26. Permalink | Comment | Email this Best Books for Parents and Teens, Nominate Your Favorites 24 Jan 2012 at 2:10am The About.com Readers' Choice Awards is an annual event where About.com readers can nominate and vote on the best of the best in hundreds of different categories. Nominations are currently being accepted. You can nominated your choice as many times as you wish. Nominations will be open until Wednesday, Feb. 15. Then, I'll tally up the votes and choose up to five finalists in each category. Finalists will be posted Wednesday, Feb. 22. You'll have four weeks -- until Wednesday, March 21 -- to vote for the winner in each categories. I'll announce the first place winners on Friday, March 30. While some say there is no 'prize' just bragging rights, I will be creating a page for every nominee and winner that will be promoted here throughout the next year. So get your nominations in for your favorite! Best Parenting Teens Book Best Book for Teens Best Books for Parents and Teens, Nominate Your Favorites originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 07:10:54. Permalink | Comment | Email this Newsfeed display by CaRP
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