6. Rural Education, Teen Drinking, Peer Pressure, and Sports

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Rural Kids Better Off Than City Kids? Think Again! (April 2000)

This article cites recent research show youths from communities of 50,000 or less tha bigger drug and alcohol problems than teens for large cities. There are also ideas on which rural communities have great problems because of community attitudes about drinking being normal.

Readers Respond About Threats To Family Life (April 2000)

Readers responded with their ideas about what is happening in our society that is psoing a threat to family life. they mentioned the role of fathers, two income families, materialiam and instant gratification among other ideas.

Rural Teen Drinking Is A Big Problem (May 2000)

this article summarizes various reasons why drinking is more prevalent among rural teens. These are factors that parents need to be aware of. Also guidelines are given regarding what rural communities can do to prevent teen drinking.

Readers Give Pros and Cons On Athletics (September 2000)

This column has the thoughtful comments of a father who coached teams ove the years and saw the good they can do. He outlines how good coaches approach their relationships with the team. A second comes from an unhappy parent who feels non-athletes have a hard time in rural communities.

Time Pressures On Rural Teens (May 2001)

This article describes the dilemma some rural teens face as they are expected to perform in many arenas in life. each activity in its own right may be good but the culmulative effect can be overwhelming.

Rural Peer Pressure And Teen Drinking (July 2001)

This article describes some of the dynamics of teen drinking in rural communties and what parents can do to counteract the pressures on their chidlren to drink.

Teen Reader: You Don't Have A Clue When It Comes To Teen Drinking (September 2001)

This article gives a reader response and my reply on the subject of teen drinking. I include in my response data on teen alcohol use developed by psychologist James Bray at Baylor University Medical School.

Sports In Small Towns: Does The Tail Wag The Dog? (July 2002)

This article reviews some of the unintended effects of too much emphasis on sports in rural communities.

Ten Challenges Facing Rural Families (April 2003)

The article describes issues that pose a threat to rural families in their personal quality of life.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling Rural Topics IV. Rural Life 6. Rural Education, Teen Drinking, Peer Pressure, and Sports Login Articles Rural Kids Better Off Than City Kids? Think Again! (April 2000) This article cites recent research show youths from communities of 50,000 or less tha bigger drug and alcohol problems than teens for large cities. There are also ideas on which rural communities have great problems because of community attitudes about drinking being normal. Readers Respond About Threats To Family Life (April 2000) Readers responded with their ideas about what is happening in our society that is psoing a threat to family life. they mentioned the role of fathers, two income families, materialiam and instant gratification among other ideas. Rural Teen Drinking Is A Big Problem (May 2000) this article summarizes various reasons why drinking is more prevalent among rural teens. These are factors that parents need to be aware of. Also guidelines are given regarding what rural communities can do to prevent teen drinking. Readers Give Pros and Cons On Athletics (September 2000) This column has the thoughtful comments of a father who coached teams ove the years and saw the good they can do. He outlines how good coaches approach their relationships with the team. A second comes from an unhappy parent who feels non-athletes have a hard time in rural communities. Time Pressures On Rural Teens (May 2001) This article describes the dilemma some rural teens face as they are expected to perform in many arenas in life. each activity in its own right may be good but the culmulative effect can be overwhelming. Rural Peer Pressure And Teen Drinking (July 2001) This article describes some of the dynamics of teen drinking in rural communties and what parents can do to counteract the pressures on their chidlren to drink. Teen Reader: You Don't Have A Clue When It Comes To Teen Drinking (September 2001) This article gives a reader response and my reply on the subject of teen drinking. I include in my response data on teen alcohol use developed by psychologist James Bray at Baylor University Medical School. Sports In Small Towns: Does The Tail Wag The Dog? (July 2002) This article reviews some of the unintended effects of too much emphasis on sports in rural communities. Ten Challenges Facing Rural Families (April 2003) The article describes issues that pose a threat to rural families in their personal quality of life. Next Page