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Alcoholism Might Be Prevented Through Behavioral Correction |
| July 2009 |
Does your child have behavioral problems? Does your child have a problem with alcohol? According to recent studies, these questions may be interdependent. |
The Economy and Our Youth |
| February 2009 |
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One does not have to be an economist to realize the condition of our economy is not ideal. People all over the United States are struggling to make ends me... |
Spending your budget on the things that will last. |
| January 2009 |
Just because the holidays are over, doesn't mean it has to be the end of family time. In fact, during this economic downturn spending time at home may bec... |
Teens and Sex |
| March 2008 |
Sex, drugs, and dating make teens feel older. Television, movies, records, and advertisements give teens the illusion that these behaviors are “normal... |
Seeing the Red Flags Before Tragedy Strikes |
| February 2008 |
Last week Stephen Kazmierczak entered Northern Illinois University and began a shooting rampage killing six, wounding 16, and killing himself. This devastati... |
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- 1on1Parenting.com
This is a great site for parenting helps and tips from a mother who has been there. - Parent Help Center
This is a great site for parents who are looking for advice and help with their families. - Teen Life Skills Center
TLC is a program located in Kidder Missouri that changes, reunites, and restores hope to families across the nation. TLC is a boarding school that gives parents with disrespectful teens an opportunity to take control. At TLC, we work from the inside out to bring about a lasting change and a lifetime of happiness.
Teen Troubles: Running Away
According to the Department of Health, more than 1 million teenagers run away from home each year. The National Runaway Switchboard reports that 86% of runaways are between the ages of 14 to 17 and 74% are female, while 26% are male.
If your teen has threatened to run away, don’t hesitate to talk to her about it. Inform your son or daughter that running away is not as glamorous as it sounds. Let them know living day-to-day on the streets with no legal form of income, no food and only the clothes on their back is not only dangerous, it can be deadly. If your teen is having problems, make sure you let them know how much you love them and that together you can work through the problem(s) and running away is never the solution.
If your teen has already run away, take action. “If you believe your child has run away, notify the police immediately,” states New Jersey Police Officer Steve Wilson. “Many teens initially run away and in doing so, become easy prey for kidnappers, molesters, pimps, and other predators. It’s easy for runaways to end up becoming a victim.”
Articles
The articles in this section address the problems associated with a runaway teens.- Runaway Teen
- Understanding and Preventing Teenage Runaways
- Preventing Runaways
- Running Away is Never the Answer