May 18th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Girls boarding schools may seem like an anachronism to some parents. Very powerful cultural influences are attempting to erase the differences between genders while the reality of teens struggling with normal sexuality is compounded and exacerbated by a barrage of conflicting messages from the media.
“One of the most fascinating shows on self-image for teens was […]
May 18th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Troubled teenagers are not only confronted with the typical traumas associated with youth, they serve as a giant media target for marketing every product and trend under the sun.
A site dedicated to counter the power of media in your teens life,Shaping Youth, might be worthy of bookmarking. Their emphasis is on media’s promotion of unhealthy […]
May 18th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Teen help usually is sponsored or initiated by schools and government agencies and non-profits, but perhaps the most powerful source of teen help comes from parents themselves. Parents whose family or community has been impacted by teen age drug abuse, drinking and driving and other destructive behaviors.
Five Moms is a group that emerged as […]