Archive for November, 2008

Teens and Work

Having a teenager in the house shouldn’t drain in your finances.
Teens can have a lot of expenses, but there’s no reason why they cannot help cover some of their costs themselves.
It is good for teens to learn early that money doesn’t just fall out of the sky. Somebody has to earn it.
A recent survey showed […]

Teaching Children Manners

Source Dr Bill Maier
There is nothing quite as annoying as talking to a child who has bad manners.
When you ask them a question and they say ” Huh? ” Or ” What?” , it is not only rude, but it reflects poorly on the child’s parents.
Basic social skills begin with good manners, and there is […]

Those trying tears

Source Dr James Dobson
How does a happy, co-oprative 12 year old boy or girl suddenly turn into a sullen depressed 13 year old ?
These are 2 powerful forces that overwhlem our kids in the early pubsecent years and account for some of the strang behaviour that drives parents crazy.
The first is social nature, with incredible […]

Teen Dating: A Parent’s Guide

Source: ruth Liew 
My friend’s 13-year-old son has a girlfriend. Many would think he is too young to be dating. It is natural for a child to be interested in someone of the opposite sex as a friend.
Teens are curious about relationships. They want to know about dating and boy-girl relationships. As they are developing sexually, […]

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