Parents, in order to communicate with their teenagers, need to understand how they are developing at this age. During the teenage years, they undergo a struggle to find their own personal identity as puberty emerges and peer pressure mounts. Having a basic understanding of this process can aid parents in guiding their teens through this challenging period. Teens find their identity through a variety of avenues, such as hobbies, friends and fashion. Teens often will focus their image on a favorite celebrity or sports hero, wearing clothes from lines such as Dereon shirts. Their choices … [Read more...]
Parenting a Teen Driver
February 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A learner’s permit for driving will be the most exciting moment for your child to date. They will begin feeling like they are truly growing up. Parents become nervous at this point. Teaching your child to drive is not only a scary activity, but it also means that your child is growing up and you may feel sad or resentful of passing time. So make this particular time in your teens life an incredible memory for you both. Give your teen the confidence to drive safely. The optimum way to begin this monumental experience is to start off small. Find a small residential neighborhood … [Read more...]