What is Huffing?
Huffing is a very dangerous trend among today’s teenagers. The process of huffing involves deliberately inhaling chemical vapors for the purpose of getting high, and, as a parent, it is extremely important that you prevent your teen from engaging in this unhealthy habit. Although perhaps not as popular as some other drugs, such as marijuana or alcohol, huffing is still an all too common … Continue
When Does Overachievement Become Bad?
Walk the halls of any high school, and the classic stereotypes will come alive before your eyes. The Preps, jocks, nerds, bad kids etc. Most people are able to pick them out and know behavioral patterns. Perhaps the most overlooked teens are actually the ones in the spotlight. This teen is on the honor roll, takes AP classes, plays a sport and has a hand in school organizations. They may even hold … Continue
Social Networking: In Person
The importance of social networking has always been a part of high school. Recent generations have turned to the internet and sites like Facebook and MySpace to accomplish this task. One of the many problems associated with online social networking for teenagers is that of public exclusion. Thanks to these types of sites, it is easier then ever to share the everyday tasks of one’s life; … Continue
Should My Teen Get a Job?
When today's parents were teenagers, their own parents (today's grandparents) probably had very different expectations for the career paths of their children. In the 1960-70s, many young teenagers set out to work as soon as they were able, and most of their parents, with their 1940-50s values of hard work and frugal living, encouraged this wholeheartedly. Many of these former waitresses and … Continue
Ask the Troubled Teens Staff
If you have a question regarding an issue you are facing with your teenager, please submit it. While we can't guarantee that we'll be able to fully address each question we receive, we promise that we do read each question. Note that the more details you are able to provide, the more accurately … Continue
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Is Your Teen in an Abusive Relationship?
As a parent, if you suspect that your son or daughter could be in an abusive relationship, it is extremely important that you help them to leave the relationship as soon as possible. Not only can an unhealthy relationship take a toll on your teen’s health now, but it could negatively impact their future relationships [...]
Is My Teen an Emotional Eater?
Teenagers are hard-wired to consume a high number of calories to support their quickly growing bodies, but even teens can overdo it when it comes to food. Unfortunately, it can be quite difficult to determine whether your teen is an emotional eater because it is impossible for you to know whether they are actually physically [...]
Teenagers And Video Game Addiction
Picture a dimly lit room. The computer or television flickering on the face of a teenager completely engrossed in a video game. This individual has a glazed over face, is surrounded by junk food trash and looks like they needed a shower yesterday. Teenagers such as this are addicted to video games. This serious issue [...]
Should My Teen Get a Job?
When today’s parents were teenagers, their own parents (today’s grandparents) probably had very different expectations for the career paths of their children. In the 1960-70s, many young teenagers set out to work as soon as they were able, and most of their parents, with their 1940-50s values of hard work and frugal living, encouraged this [...]
Fitting in With Aids
People living HIV and AIDS Positive are in a constant struggle for normalcy. This added stress during the teenage years is not addressed enough. HIV and AIDS do not discriminate between wealth, gender, race or social status. Educating teenagers on the truth about AIDS is important because there are individuals who already struggle with it [...]
What To Do When Your Teen Gets Arrested (Part 2)
If your teenager has been arrested for a crime of any magnitude, then you are almost certainly a very upset parent. Betrayal, anger, and disappointment are all very common emotions at this stage, but, more than anything, you must be wondering about what is going to happen to your child. This article does not aim [...]
What To Do When Your Teen Gets Arrested (Part 1)
If your teenager is in trouble with the law for drugs, alcohol, theft, or some other crime, then it is understandable that you feel distraught. You are probably very unsure of what’s to come in terms of legal ramifications, your household, and, most importantly, your child’s future. Your world as you’ve known it is rapidly [...]
The Value of Introverts
High school will always have the kids who prefer to be alone. They sit and read a book during lunch, do not always join in during a pep rally, and they appear to have very few friends. Yes, these behaviors could be a sign of shyness, but the person could also be an introvert. Introversion [...]
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