http://teen-hope.org Teen Hope For Caring Parents Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:37:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are several reasons and causes of teenage drinking. Some of the causes are - Peer pressure Challenge authority Curiosity Think it's cool Trying to be older These are just some of the reasons why they "start" or get introduced to alcohol. The bigger issue is why they continue to drink until it appears to be come a ... http://teen-hope.org/causes-of-teenage-drinking-underage-drinking Do you have a teenager who cheats?  Cheating is usually a sign of a teen who just wants to take a shortcut.  They don't want to put in the effort of studying and possibly get a bad grade.  At least if they cheat, they can blame it on who they cheated ... http://teen-hope.org/cheating-a-shortcut-through-life Why do teenagers lie?  It's to protect what they are using to fill their void.  Whether it be friends, drugs, alchohol or violence.  If you take away their void, you take away their core identiity.  You need to be prepared to replace it with something your teen will accept without struggle.  ... http://teen-hope.org/lieing-its-about-protection-not-truth Has your teen become withdrawn? When I was growing up, I found myself alone many times. Everytime I decided it was time to leave my group and fit into another group, I'd become secluded. For me it was an alone time to figure out if the new group was going ... http://teen-hope.org/secluded-teens I took a behavior management class that helped me realize many things.  Learning how to spot a trigger to an event and cutting it off before it happens.  As an example, my son who is physically handicapped (cerebral palsy) has tantrums from time to time.  After taking the class I learned ... http://teen-hope.org/behavior-management-this-should-be-required-for-all-parents Why do some kids get involved with teen violence?  Again, it's filling a void with excitement.  The adrenaline rush is somewhat of a "high" and teens enjoy that feeling.  Unfortunately, unless they have an effective way to channel excess energy, it could blow up anytime and anywhere.  It could also be the ... http://teen-hope.org/teen-violence-pain-and-suffering Drugs - Alcohol Why do teens get involved with drugs and alcohol?  Their peers do it, and it's a way for them to escape an empty void or they think it impresses others (cool).  One thing my dad told me when I was experimenting with marijuana was - "it's ok to try it, just ... http://teen-hope.org/teen-drugs-teen-drinking parents - are you at your wits end on helping your teen in trouble? Let me begin with my story and how it can apply to you. As a teen, I naturally thought I knew everything and didn't need anyone telling me how to live my life.  Well, both you and I ... http://teen-hope.org/helping-troubled-teens-right-way-or-wrong-way