Teen Issues
Your child's education can be affected by learning differences, disabilities, and other personal challenges, as well as by external issues such as family instability, peer pressure that encourages alcohol or drug experimentation, and personal traumas. These articles are a guide to dealing with the complex issues that can impact your child's ability to learn.
Learn More About These Teen Issues:
Getting Your Runaway Teen to Come HomeWhen a teenager runs away from home, your first priority is getting them to come home. What brings most runaways home is simple: their family. more...
Teens: Sleep Deprived on a Downhill SlideMost teens don't get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can cause mood swings, cognitive problems or impulse control issues, and can affect physical and mental performance. more...
Teen Dating Violence: What You Should KnowYou should be aware of the potential for teen dating violence something one in three teens will experience in an intimate relationship. more...
What to Do if Your Teen Keeps Running Away From Home While you may feel helpless when it comes to preventing your teen from disappearing, there are some things you can do to prevent it from happening again. more...
Help Your Teen Deal with Pressure in a Healthy Way Helping your teens manage the pressures of adolescence can ensure that they don't turn to prescription medications to help them cope. more...
Dealing with the Bad Influences in Your Teen's LifeA sudden change in behavior, dress or attitude often can be traced to the friends your teen is hanging out with. You may not be able to choose your teen's friends, but they are counting on you to relieve some of the peer pressure they're likely confronting at school. more...
'Slut List' Calls Attention to Prevalence of High School HazingRecent revelations about the existence of an annual "slut list" at one of the nation's top high schools has brought renewed attention to the prevalence of hazing and bullying in U.S. high schools. more...
Get Your Teen to Trust You and Stop LyingSince today's teenagers spend a lot of time away from their parents, trust issues between parents and teens are more important than ever. more...
Boarding Schools that Offer Something Beyond AcademicsBoarding schools traditionally have the highest academic standards, and their structured daily schedules, with regular hours for study, meals, exercise, recreation, and sleep create a work ethic and discipline that helps students gain admission and success in college. more...
Teen Dating Violence Increases During Recession: Talk to Your Teen A recent increase in teen dating violence has been linked directly to the economic downturn. When it comes to teen dating violence prevention, the most important thing you can do is talk to your teen about healthy relationships. more...
