Has your teen ever told you they hate school? Really hate school. They don’t want to be there. They aren’t going anymore. Well, read Quentin Tarantino give his recollection of that time and how he sees it now, as an adult.
Mr. TARANTINO: This (referring to his Mom saying he could quit school) is great because I [...]
One of the best symbols of independence is driving a car. There is no more literal way you can illustrate your teen leaving your authority than the image of them in the driver’s seat and in charge.
In the United States, this privilege is bestowed on middle teens (ages 15-17 years). An age when teens think [...]
The art of compromise is not about being everyone’s friend, but getting the job done. What they say about Senator Ted Kennedy is that he was the great compromiser and he got the job done. What is not said, but clear is that you frequently must compromise in order to get the job done.
What your [...]
There’s a lot to be said for thinking outside the box. Few people who have succeeded have done so following the crowd, e.g. Microsoft, Apple, Google, etc. So although you should teach your teen to have a healthy respect for societal rules, once those are down pat, there should be room for individual interpretation in [...]
Nothing is all bad and the media although often blamed for society’s ills isn’t all bad either. There’s a way to make the media work for you and your teen. Here are some examples:
1. Conversation
If you have family nights, which are highly recommended, playing a game, watching a movie or T.V. show is a great [...]
“How are your grades?” What teen isn’t asked this question at a family gathering or adult social event? A lot of emphasis is placed on how well teens do in school. Whether they earn high grades or struggle to pass it’s important teens know school is about more than competing for grades. And just like [...]
“I’ve got to wear this because EVERYONE is wearing this.” Everyone? Really? What they’re not saying is everyone who matters is wearing that. The desire to be accepted can make you do weird things and say even weirder things. Bear with your teen through what is bound to be a difficult learning process on self-acceptance. [...]
