Teens & Tweens Article Listings
"Should I Kill Myself or Have a Cup of Coffee?"...
Adolescence presents a complicated time for teenagers. In hindsight, most people would say that high school years were relatively easy, especially when held in comparison to "real adult life". At the time, though, the judgement...
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What Parents of Troubled Teens Can Learn From the...
Violence and other crimes are problems that are common in troubled teens. These issues tend to be much worse in urban areas, but a new study conducted in Chicago has brought about interesting and important...
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The Oversexualization of Teens: Do Kids Today Have...
Sexuality is an issue that is much more out in the open in the lives of teenagers these days. Many parents may find this to be frightening, but the reality is that, through mainstream media, overt sexuality during the...
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Troubled Teens And The Slippery Slope Between Fun and Danger
Teens often push boundaries; it is a perfectly normal part of growth and development. Troubled teens are impulsive and rarely do they objectively think things through or examine the consequences of their actions. They never...
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What Are Some Acceptable Ways For Troubled Teens To...
Anger is a fundamental building block of emotional health. It can be a powerful positive driving force, or a destructive whirlwind of negative emotion. So how can we teach troubled teensacceptable ways to channel that...
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How Do Troubled Teens Form Their Attitudes About Violence?
Actions speak louder than words. This simple truth holds faster than even the strongest of bonding agents. So how do teens form their attitudes about violence? Simple; it's what they see. Immediately you should have had ideas about...
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Teenage Girls Are Children With Adult Problems (And...
There are many faith based residential treatment centers for teenage girls who are children with adult problems (and adults with childish problems). These programs providse opportunities to help kids deal with the hardships of life...
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What You Need To Do When Your Son Is A Bully
As I set down my phone I felt dazed. I couldn't believe what I had just been told. The call had come from my son's school principal, telling my that my son had been severely harassing and bulling a boy. I was shocked, this didn't seem...
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It Is Time For Our Addicts To Come Out From The Shadows
One of the most difficult parts of helping addicts is getting them to seek out the treatment they need. Because addiction is a condition that carries so much social stigma, most individuals suffering from it will try to keep it secret....
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