As much as I want to slow down the hands of time, it is inevitable that my kids have to grow up. As they journey into young adulthood, we still need to be there to guide them in the right direction. Since my son is the oldest, I'm starting with him. Here are 10 essential dating tips that I am giving my teenage son. Note: This is for DATING...not marriage. That's an entirely … [Read more...]
Physical Attractions And Sexual Urges: 5 Things Parents Need to Teach Their Kids
How did you learn about sex? How did you learn about dating? What to do? What not to do? Were you taught by your parents? It’s interesting. As I look back at my training grounds…I learned what not to do from my elders (“don’t do this”…”don’t do that”). But I learned what to do from my friends and the older guys I hung with. The church was helpful at correcting some of what I … [Read more...]
New York Ad Campaign Tells Teens the Real Cost of Parenthood
Is your teenager aware of the cost of being a parent? If you haven’t taught them and you live in New York the answer might be as close as your nearest bus stop. Despite the drop in teen pregnancy over the years, Mayor Bloomberg’s office is taking it upon themselves to make sure adolescents know the “real cost of teen pregnancy.” The advertisements, which will run on subways, … [Read more...]
Is it Really “Kids These Days” or Have Kids Always Been This Out of Control?
After having a recent discussion amongst some girlfriends, it really got me thinking: is it a generational thing or a rite of teenage passage that has kids acting like they're downright crazy? When I was a teenager, I admit I did a lot of stupid things I wasn’t supposed to do. Sometimes I got caught and sometimes I didn’t. But I was deathly afraid of my parents, so there was no … [Read more...]
Dealing With Defiant Teenagers
by Charlene Hawkins I have a 13-year-old son who thought no one understood him because he is the only male in the house. I became his number one enemy! He used to sneak out at night and wouldn't come home until the morning, his grades were the lowest in the school, and he has stolen from my significant other. Beating his behind and yelling was all I knew to do and that's … [Read more...]
Talking With Your Teen About Sexual Harassment
A recent survey conducted by the American Association of University of Women concluded that 48% of surveyed middle and high school students said that they were sexually harassed during the 2010-2011 school year. 56% of girls and 40% of boys, grades 7-12 claimed to experience some type of sexual harassment either physically, verbally, or electronically. These numbers are … [Read more...]
Safe Driving Tips for Teens
One of the greatest fears for parents is an unexpected accident when their teenage child is behind the wheel. Each year, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the deadliest 100 days for teen drivers and their passengers, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). To minimize this risk, parents should learn the facts and teach their children how to drive … [Read more...]