Could your teenage daughter be suffering from depression? If you have reason to be concerned, you may want to learn more about the startling incidence of depression in teenage girls. By Elizabeth A. Allen |
Parenting is a tough job. Let's face it, you can't watch your kids every hour of every day and you also can't control everything they see and hear. As a kid, I was exposed to many things that a child should not have been exposed to. By Elton Gahr |
As long as there have been high schools, there have been high school cliques. A clique, a tightly knit, exclusive group of peers, can be a ready-made source of friends for those who belong, but the groups have become synonymous with shunning outsiders, taunting, bullying and cruel behavior. By Diane Fitzpatrick |
 | Peers are a powerful force in the life of a teenager. Whether they know it or not, teens face peer pressure almost constantly. By Diane Fitzpatrick |
 | Teenage peer pressure can be highly influential with the constant process of making choices and weighing what they have been told by parents, peers, the media, teachers and other sources of information. Any one of these influences can be attractive to a teen. By Alice Langholt |
 | You don't have to tell your teen to avoid all peer pressure, but you should realize that avoiding the negative effects of peer pressure takes some skill training and strong parental guidance. By Alice Langholt |
Gang signs, from clothing to language to hand gestures, should never be taken lightly by parents. Even when they're done in complete innocence, gang signs can have dangerous consequences. By Cheryl Bowman |
One of the main causes of peer pressure is the simple desire to fit in with others. Parents who recognize this can help their kids find peer groups that encourage healthy behavior. By Alice Langholt |
One of the most important facts on peer pressure is that parents, not peers, remain the number-one influence in teens' lives. This gives you a powerful platform to teach your child about making good choices. By Alice Langholt |
What is peer pressure? Any time a teen feels a conflict between what parents and friends expect, peer pressure is the cause. By Alice Langholt |
