With both parents typically working out of the home and a permissive culture afoot, troubled teenagers can easily fall into the traps of promiscuity, drugs, alcohol and other illicit activities. The threat of disease, jail and even death can send parents into desperation and panic. If you have a child making poor decisions, you are [...]
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Troubled Teenagers
September 13th, 2009Free Boarding Schools
September 11th, 2009Boarding schools are an alternative option for parents seeking to find a disciplined and direct education for their children. While many boarding schools are quite expensive, there is also the option of free boarding high schools, which, while harder to find, still offer a first rate education without the crippling cost.
Free boarding schools are an [...]
Signs of Teenage Depression
September 11th, 2009Depression is a psychotic disorder in which the sufferer experiences periods of inactivity, sadness, and difficulty in concentrating. Additionally, individuals can have either increases or decreases in appetite and sleep time, hopeless feelings, and in extreme cases, thoughts of suicide. Depression is a very common mental illness, and can affect at least one in every [...]
Help for Troubled Teens
September 10th, 2009If you have a troubled teen, life can feel like a continual downward spiral. Every day brings new problems and new challenges. Some parents dread going home because of the unhappiness that awaits them. Normal things like family dinners and school events are ruined by the child’s constant misbehavior and lack of regard for others. [...]
Finding a Program for Troubled Teens
September 10th, 2009Modern teens face many more issues than their forefathers. Although problems like alcohol and drug abuse, teen pregnancy and violence have always existed, the proliferation of the media, internet, and peer pressure have brought teen stress and “acting out” to a whole new level. Parenting a teen is a perpetually difficult endeavor, but with these [...]
Why private boarding schools may be the right choice for your child
September 7th, 2009When considering whether to send your child to public school, a local private school, or a private boarding school, it’s important to consider your child’s temperament and educational needs. If your child is sufficiently challenged and receives a great deal of attention from his or her public school teachers, then there may be no need [...]
Common Teenage Problems
September 6th, 2009The teenage years bring with them challenges and problems that every young person must face. Some teenager behavior problems include: relating to peers, struggling to become independent, a break-up of a romantic relationship, and making decisions about the future. These are just a few examples of the teenager’s problems that teens face today.
Friends and peers [...]
Places for Troubled Teens
September 5th, 2009If you have a teenager whose behavior is becoming more than you can handle, it is time to put them in a place that will support your desire, as parents, to get them back on the right path. The greatest roadblock between your teenager’s troubled behavior and their happiness is you. A teen’s parents must [...]
Help for Teens
September 4th, 2009The teenage years for many young people can be full of poor decisions, but help for troubled teens is available. Before they have had much life experience young people can fall into the wrong crowd and get involved with drugs, alcohol and other crimes. Parents of these kids feel overwhelmed—they know that if they don’t [...]
Does My Teen Need A Teen Boot Camp?
July 1st, 2009Having problems with your teenager? We have all seen those crazy talk shows where the teen is completely out of control, and the parent has no clue what to do. The show will send the teen to a boot camp where they can learn how to be a more adjusted individual. Does your teen also [...]
