Tag: peer pressure
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The Hidden Benefits of an Awkward Teen Phase (And How to Foster It for Your Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: it’s 1989, and you’re a 14-year-old who feels like an outcast. You’re flat-chested, a bookworm, and you sport frizzy, permed hair—frizzy because you didn’t know any better and brushed it like crazy for years. You wear braces and, at night, a headgear that looks like it belongs in a medieval…
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Navigating Peer Pressure as a Chronically Ill Individual
Get Pregnant Fast When we are children, we learn about peer pressure—a lesson that often focuses on resisting external influences and standing firm in our choices. These teachings typically end as we transition into adulthood, leaving us with the expectation that we should inherently know how to navigate social dynamics without succumbing to external pressures.…
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Are Teens Pressured into Sexting by Their Peers?
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, discussions surrounding sexting have become omnipresent, almost like a constant hum in the background of our lives. From teachers accused of inappropriate texting with students to public figures caught in compromising situations, the topic has permeated our culture. I’ve noticed it firsthand while driving my middle-school daughter and her…
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Empower Your Teen with This Dad’s ‘X Plan’ for Navigating Tough Situations
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the teenage years can be a minefield, especially when it comes to peer pressure. Kids often find themselves in uncomfortable situations, feeling trapped and unsure of how to escape without damaging their social status. However, one dad has devised a clever solution to help teens gracefully exit these predicaments. Meet Tom,…
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Teaching Responsible Drinking Habits to Teens Starts Early (Lives Are at Stake)
Get Pregnant Fast On a chilly February night, Sarah Thompson received the heart-wrenching news that no parent should ever have to hear: her 19-year-old son, Michael, was dead. Michael, a pledge at the Delta Kappa fraternity at State University, had taken part in a hazing event that involved excessive drinking the night before. Surveillance footage…
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5 Essential Insights for Parents of Teenagers Regarding Sex, Alcohol, and Drugs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson Navigating the teenage years can feel like traversing a minefield, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like sex, alcohol, and drugs. As a parent, you might find yourself grappling with a myriad of fears and uncertainties. I have a friend, Sarah, whose son faced a very real challenge…