Parents may not realize, but recession woes affect teens significantly, especially teen-aged girls, according to a new survey by Bank of America and Seventeen Magazine.
Among the survey findings:
Teen Money Stress - Teen girls are stressed about the economy (85% vs. 75% of teen boys),…
The tax-free weekend is approaching…and there will be hordes of parents hitting the stores for back-to-school bargains on clothes and supplies.
With the economy still in the doldrums, and so many of us still watching our spending, I wonder if any tweens…
Every generation develops its own expressions that leave parents scratching their heads. With the Millennials (aka Gen Y) texting is quickly becoming the most common form of communication. Limited by space, the soul of this new language is brevity. Instead of “See you later,”…
According to a poll released today, teens express a troubling contradiction when it comes to ethical readiness for the workforce. A vast majority say they are prepared to make the right choices, but they freely admit to unethical behavior. Here are the key…
A new study links increased TV watching as a teen with a greater likelyhood of becoming depressed as an adult.
While the study did not prove a direct cause-and-effect link, it is suggestive that there is a connection. According to an article…
What parent hasn’t tried to console a child who has been dissed by one of the “popular” kids. I received this essay from an author who wrote a letter to his daughter after she had such an experience. Dads, it…
In this story about Pine Lawn’s effort to rid its community of the menace of unsightly baggy pants, the police chief talks about how effective the ban has been in improving the town’s image.
But, should parents be held responsible for…
It seems like yesterday that my oldest, Katie, was a tiny girl. When she was little we communicated in an almost magical way. There were times when I swore she could read my mind. This special bonding, mommy to firstborn,…
This story in today’s paper says teenagers are swearing more today than ever before. Teachers and innocent bystanders can attest to this rise in profanity in casual conversation. The article quotes an expert from The Emily Post Institute who essentially…
