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Defiant Teens and Parents can be Friends

Teens and Friends One of the most significant factors contributing to a child’s success or failure is their choice of friends. That may sound simplistic but in reality a teen is not going to hang around with someone who doesn’t share their same value system. If a teen has been taught that it is not [...]

Teen Discouragement and Hopelessness – What to Do?

Teen Discouragement and Hopelessness With all of the modern conveniences available to the youth of today it is hard to believe they may be suffering from depression. Teen depression may be one of the issues contributing to the negative behaviors they are displaying. It is always a good idea to seek professional medical help at [...]

Does your teen manipulate you? Troubled teen help

Teen Manipulation The majority of troubled teenagers are very good at manipulation. This is a fancy word meaning, they always find a way to get what they want. Teens will often pit parents against each other. In split families where biological parents do not live together children are able to manipulate much easier. Teens will [...]