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Parents Can Help

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Hiding things from our parents is natural. We don’t like them prying into our business. Even though our parents are just trying to protect us. There are so many cases where teens hide everything that is going on and end up getting into a lot of trouble. There is cyberbullying that is a huge problem and so is rape or kidnapping. Teens don’t tell their parents what is going on and many consequences happen. You hear on the news that a girl was threatened over the internet, it escalated, and she committed suicide. The parents always wonder what they could have done to help their child but it is always too late. I’m not saying tell all your business of what happens online to your parents. If you feel like you are in any sort of trouble tell your parents. They are there to help you when you need it, not always ruin your life.

- Tatiana

Disconnected Youth

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Empty houses aren't always a good thing.

My parents left this weekend to go on the annual camping trip our family hosts. Since I’m working this year, I can’t attend – not a huge downer, actually. At least, it wasn’t at first, as I was free to leave dishes dirty, socks scattered, and A.C. ablaze. But really, once the euphoria of zero rules wears out, it’s kind of weird being alone. The quiet turns more eerie than relaxing, the filth less carefree than disgusting. This is just another reminder of how tough it must be for some people to be disconnected from their parents. I mean, besides the dependency most youth have on their mothers and fathers to provide for them, just being estranged from them must be really tough. I’m of the belief that what most consider normalcy is in fact really great fortune. A stable family life, rather than being trite, is an extraordinary thing to be a part of. Helping others try to achieve such stability, or finding solutions if they can’t, should be a major priority for those of us lucky enough to have found either already.

- Will

Father’s Day was yesterday? Crap.

Monday, June 21st, 2010

photo courtesy flickr user gilzee

So – I heard it was Father’s Day this Sunday? Huh. Yeah, I didn’t know either. Was there some announcement I missed? Well, no use crying over spilled milk, right? I wonder if my dad even knew. Father’s Day just doesn’t have the ring to it that other holidays have. It seems like the reject, the black sheep in the flock. What are you even supposed to get as a gift? Most dads (pretend they) don’t like flowers or chocolate, which are pretty much staples for Mother’s Day. Frankly, maybe getting nothing as a gift isn’t so bad. Maybe letting them have the day off is enough. I mean, despite the fact that fathers don’t have to go through labor, or nurse infants, they still do a lot of work, and they deserve something. So next year, let’s try to remember to acknowledge their efforts – if only for one day.

- Will

Separation

Monday, May 10th, 2010

When parents separate, it is usually the hardest on the children. Even if it is not to the point of separation yet, constant quarreling often induces stress in the children. Some may think it is fine to do so in front of their children; however, even those who seem to not understand the content of the quarrels yet can sense the hostility. From a teen’s perspective, it is not the best thing to avoid the situation in front of you by staying out of the house or running away. If your parents are undergoing a phase of constant quarreling or on the verge of divorce, even if you cannot do much about it, it is much better to deal with it in some other manner. NRS is here to help you deal with these issues. Having someone to speak to will definitely help more than trying to deal with the stress related to the changes occurring in relation to parental problems so call our hotline and we will help you through.

- Vivian


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