Coming soon! Do you have trouble parenting your teens? In mid-December, The Terrible Teens by Jacob Olson will be released nationwide to help you and your kids! If you preorder this helpful handbook, you’ll be given access to a sample of The Terrible Teens. The sample will give summaries of the three main points that Jacob makes which include “Magic Modeling,” “Involvement Invasion,” and “Rules Remix.” “Magic Modeling” will discuss the importance of being a steadfast role model for your teens. Teenagers typically become slightly rebellious as they get older. They begin to question your rules and decisions as a parent. Your teen doesn’t see you as the perfect, unblemished person that they might have before, and your actions become scrutinized. …show more content…
Again, every child is different, so these may vary; however, these are basic rules that could have a place in every household. A solid rule to have is a weekend curfew. This should be flexible. You should factor things like who they’re hanging out with (group size, character of the friend(s), etc.), the hangout location, and their age. 13 years old compared to 17 years old is a substantial difference. This should definitely influence curfew times for your teen. I’ve heard of some parents not having curfews in order to give their teen even more freedom. This, parents, is not a wise decision. Your teen should be aware that you have expectations for them, and, if they aren’t met, that there are consequences. It also provides structure to their lives, a crucial component for a healthy upbringing. Another fantastic yet loathed rule is the phone rule. This particular rule was implemented in my home when I was about 16 years old. My mom saw that I was dawdling and having late nights, so she set a time limit for it. I had to turn off my phone by 9:30 every night, and I absolutely hated it. I couldn’t see the benefit of it, other than my mom being able to spite me. Once my junior year of high school hit, I was swamped with activities and homework. I soon recognized the worth of having my phone off by a decent time every night, sometimes even turning it off around 9:00 PM. Now, this rule will most likely be incredibly unpopular with your family, as it was with mine. Even so, the temporary dislike is worth it in the long run. It is extremely helpful with teaching your teens time management skills while keeping them off their cellular devices for a short
It is well known that books read by adolescents are somewhat inappropriate in certain ways such as language and the types of actions done by the characters. Some books consist of drugs, sex, and violence which obviously isn’t very appropriate nor does it consist of positive values. It is easy to see why some books ar...
Parents need to understand that teens have a lot going on and will not always act the best. In the Article, “The Teenage Brain: Still Under Construction” by NIMH, the author says, “so much change is taking place underneath the surface may be something for parents to keep in mind during the ups and downs of adolescence.” Sometimes the parents really doesn’t get the teen and the parent needs to be okay
Today, teen curfews are commonplace and supported by voters. Bainbridge observes that according to Jet Magazine’s survey taken in 2011, 75% of the voters were in support of curfew laws (13). Parents arrange for young children to go to bed at an earlier time than teenagers (Psychologytoday.com). Teens receive the privilege to stay up later but this can mean that they will be out on the streets later at night. McKinny indicates that curfews are in place to protect the youth from crimes that may harm them or take the children’s lives (Time.com).
Re-wind back to the days of our parents teen years, have you ever been told of the stories
Teen Curfews have became more popular around the world. Teen curfews essentially helps the teens stay out of trouble during certain hours. Keeps the community safe, and less crime happening. What we think is going isn't absolutely true. Curfews don't keep teens out of trouble, break the fourth and fifth amendment, and don't reduce crime rates significantly.
Parents must discover ways to help teens learn to make decisions that minimize the potential harm to themselves and others, and parents must also gradually relinquish control and place increasing amounts of personal responsibility onto teens so that they become self-regulating.
Have you ever met someone who acted just as teens are stereotyped? Not many people have because they do not exist. Real teens are poorly portrayed in the media and are the complete opposite of their stereotypes. Books and TV shows make teens out to be wild or crazy, irresponsible and out of control. One hardly ever hears about teen-heroes. Instead, newspapers and magazines are plastered with stories of teens and crime. And while looking at commercial billboards and other related media, the regular teen seems to be sex-crazed and image-obsessed.
The authors approach their subject in a sympathetic and sensitive manner in an effort to ameliorate typical parent/teen confrontations. Sections intended for teen readers are highlighted in blue and written in a conversational style where the author is talking to the teen reader. Numerous quotes from other teens are interspersed within these sections to give the material a very user-friendly feel. Parents will find these sections very useful in that they provide a supportive and understanding perspective. They give teens a chance to step into the shoes of their parents and ponder their situation within a wide range of potential parental concerns.
..., the teens of our society are faced with more challenges than the ones before them. Because of this, many parenting books quickly become dated and people find that you can’t predict raising adolescents from a book. However, when teens take the initiative and read for their benefit in books such as 7 Habits, there is always something to learn, in any generation. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens will eventually fall short of the evolution of generations, but there is always something to learn from basic steps like Covey’s. There is nothing new under the sun, and without mention of recent events and technology...with mention of recent events and technology...and even mention of events and technology we haven’t yet seen, when a book is based around skills and habits teens will need at any age and circumstance, the advice given in this book will never fall short.
Adolescence, the period of life involving the transformation from a teenager into an adult, is a vital time in one’s life where many begin to unearth who they are and the very things they desire as they transition into the adult world. In J.D. Salinger’s timeless American novel, The Catcher in the Rye, the main character Holden is a downhearted teenage boy struggling to leave his childhood behind in transition to the phony adult world he despises in order to explore universal themes including the phoniness of the adult world and the loss of innocence that is associated with the transition into adulthood. Through Salinger’s abundant use of symbolism, the reader is able to analyze Holden, his struggles, and angst towards change as he transitions into the adult world so that one is able to come to a deeper understanding and comprehension of the themes explored.
Curfews lower the number of teen involved in crimes every year. A curfew is an order specifying a time which certain people have to be indoors. Curfews apply to all minors. Most curfews during the week are normally start at 10 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays the curfew is midnight. In The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton there are many problems that would be resolved if there was a curfew for the local teens. Cities and towns should require a curfew on all children under the age of eighteen.
Curfew advocates may argue that it is important to monitor your child and have them follow a strict schedule, but due to a teen’s rapidly changing day it is almost impossible to determine an accurate schedule that a teen can follow on a strict basis. Between athletics, homework, work, and the necessary social activities an average student participates in, causes there to be too little time in the day. According to the National Education Association, 12th grade students should spend about two hours of their night on homework every night. Student athletes spend about three hours a day between practice and working out (Thompson). Many students experience more than two hours of homework because they are taking more rigorous classes than other students. With some students having more than two hours of homework and at least three hours of athletics, not only is it strenuous on the student but it is also forcing them to do their homework later into the night. If a student lacks the necessary requirements to complete the assignment then they may need to stay out later than curfew would allow them. Although, school work is an acceptable reason if it is occurring too often then it could result in the parents’ misconception that the child is lying. Not only do curfews struggle to apply to teens, but they are also discriminating against teens.
Teen years are formable years where children are often seeking to be more independent and have the respect of their parents and peers. Equally balancing the infrastructure of being a supportive parent and allowing your teen a healthy dose of freedom, is a tricky and tedious act. Balance must be struck to maintain your authority as a parent for their safety and wellbeing as well as the fact that you are overall still responsible for them.
In America, the society runs on what teenagers want. From Nicki Minaj to the junior section at Sears, most of what the people see, hear, or touch is aimed at the teenagers. Being an adolescent is probably the most exciting and most popular time period in a person’s life. The teens seem to have it all, but what about the parents who raise them? The parents of the teenagers never get any credit during this time period, although they have every right to. Parents and teenagers should strive for a strong, lasting relationship for these years, though most times there isn’t one. The relationship between teenagers and parents is the most vital bond in the family because this relationship should and will prepare them for the next step in life.
The Pressures on Today's Teenagers Today's teenagers are unruly and lack concentration. Their lack of concentration is a result of the plethora of distractions in society. Teenagers should be taught discipline and mobile phones, computer. games etc should be banned from the age of 14 to 16. This would enable all teenagers to fulfil their potential at GCSE level.