A new study found that teenagers with high self-esteem levels are more likely to have careers with high salaries later in life: http://www.businessinsider.com/self-esteem-affect-on-salary-study-2011-4 Whereas teens who feel they do not fit in are less likely to attend college: http://www.newswise.com/articles/high-school-students-who-feel-they-do-not-fit-in-are-less-likely-to-attend-college-particularly-girls-who-are-gay-or-obese-according-to-new-research-from-the-university-of-texas-at-austin2
Read More »Sharing information regarding teens
April 04, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new proposal by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino would allow schools and social service providers to share information about teenagers and their families: http://www.wbur.org/2011/04/04/child-advocates http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/04/04/plan_would_let_agencies_share_hub_teens_data/
Read More »When parents need support
April 04, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article looks at the role of police and child services in aiding parents at their wit’s end with non-compliant children: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/news/2011/apr/02/policeparenting031011azxml
Read More »Teens’ views on marriage
March 30, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
An new poll looks at how teens talk about marriage: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/55-of-teenagers-view-marriage-positively—which-means-many-dont-118844939.html
Read More »Helping your teen make big decisions
March 30, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
