Posts Tagged ‘teen independence’

Teen Jekyll and Hyde (2010-10-1)

You’re getting ready to head out and you ask your teen to get a move on. You hear this growl come from their room, but eventually they make it to the car. Once you get to the picnic, you can’t help but notice how charming your teen is. You’re blown away as person after person [...]

Your Teen’s Integrity (2010-4-20)

Your teen’s adherence to a strict moral code when no one is watching is their integrity.  It’s best when they can do this when no one is watching.  It’s best when they can do this when you are not watching. That is when it is integrity. When they can only do this when you are [...]

Alone vs. Lonely (2010-3-23)

As a teen, there’s a lot of emphasis on connecting to other teens, hangin’ out with friends, connecting with friends in social networking, talkin’ on the phone, etc. However, there is something about being able to enjoy one’s own company. It is its own paradise and the enjoyment can empower your teen to understand the [...]

Is There Anybody Out There? (2010-2-2)

There is a moment that your teen will need you as if they were still a child, and you will not be there for them. For whatever reason, at that moment, your absence will mark for your teen the realization that they are alone in this world. This can be a very lonely and scary [...]