Somehow it’s socially acceptable for adults to belittle teens – which only divides us. How can we change the stereotype, and connect with our teens better?
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Anglicare has launched a new youth program called Before It Starts aimed at preventing an all-too-common form of violence in Australia.
When we systematically allow our teenagers to go to bed late we couldn’t design a worse system for learning and wellbeing.
For the current generation of teenagers, digital tech is as much a part of their lives as pimples and puberty, and it comes with pros and cons.
There seems to be an increasing disconnect between what students are being prepared for and what the workforce expects of graduates.
If I could stand face to face with my 16-year-old self I would have a lot to tell her. She probably wouldn’t listen but I’ll say it anyway!
‘Apprentice’ follows young Flick, who becomes conflicted when she has a choice between wanting to fit in and standing up for what’s right.
While parents normally try to teach their kids “It’s not all about you”, author Gabbie Stroud says this moment in time is an exception.
Should we as parents accept the inevitability of losing connection with our kids when they become teens, or can we dare to hope for something better?
Here’s how parents can maintain healthy conversations with their teens, taken from the book, They’ll Be Okay written by psychologist, Collett Smart.