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How Teens Can Change Poor Self-image (March 1998)

Alana - not her real name - is an unhappy teenager. She has a negative self-image and it shows. You can see it in her eyes, in her appearance. Her dress, body posture, lack of eye contact and general nervousness communicates an apologetic message: I'm not important. Ignore me.

Alana is a scared rabbit. She hangs back in conversations. Her loneliness in a crowd is painful.

Beneath Alana's scared exterior is anger. For those few who get to know her, she unleashes a scat ...

Why Teen Friendships Are So Important (April 1998)

As parents we often wonder if our teens are being wise when they spend so much time with their friends. We wonder if our teen is overdoing the social part of life at the expense of school work, reading and other productive activities.

Stories in the media and other parents may cite negative peer influence as the root cause of teen problems such as drugs and alcohol, premarital sex and juvenile crime. However, there is also an untold story. Peer relationships are an important, ve ...

Top Teens Look At Their Peers (June 1997)

"What is the biggest issue facing teens today?" This question was posed to 49 high school seniors with the top grade point averages from 33 high schools in western South Dakota and two in Wyoming. The Rapid City Journal published their

School Success: Who Are Your Friends? (July 1996)

In counseling, I often meet parents who are distressed and dismayed with their underachieving teen-age children. They know their children are bright and capable. These children have had a track record of good school grades, hard work and intelle

Study Links Teen Smoking And High Risk Sex Behavior (October 1996)

Which do you think comes first? Smoking or having sex? Tobacco dependence or alcohol dependence? Smoking or using other illicit drugs such as marijuana?

Which is the most addictive drug - tobacco or cocaine? Tobacco or alcohol? Which is

Teen Friendships: A Laboratory of Morality (December 2001)

This article describes the positive aspects of teen relationships and how instrumental they are in youth development. Socialization skills and the reciprocity of relationships are learned in peer associations.

Parents: Take A Firm Stand Against Teen Drinking (August 2004)

This article describes how firm parents can be when it comes to prevention of teen drinking.

Reduce Teen Drinking By Using Social Norms (September 2004)

This article summarizes the social norm approach to reduction of high risk behavior in teenagers and young adults.

Peers Have Great Influence On Teens (April 2005)

This article describes the degree that teens looki for their peers for approval and validation of self-worth. It also emphasizes the responsibility teens have to be aware and compassionate of their peers who are not in their immediate circle of friends.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VII. Parenting and Family Life 3. Peers, friendships and self-esteem Login Articles How Teens Can Change Poor Self-image (March 1998) Alana - not her real name - is an unhappy teenager. She has a negative self-image and it shows. You can see it in her eyes, in her appearance. Her dress, body posture, lack of eye contact and general nervousness communicates an apologetic message: I'm not important. Ignore me. Alana is a scared rabbit. She hangs back in conversations. Her loneliness in a crowd is painful. Beneath Alana's scared exterior is anger. For those few who get to know her, she unleashes a scat ... Why Teen Friendships Are So Important (April 1998) As parents we often wonder if our teens are being wise when they spend so much time with their friends. We wonder if our teen is overdoing the social part of life at the expense of school work, reading and other productive activities. Stories in the media and other parents may cite negative peer influence as the root cause of teen problems such as drugs and alcohol, premarital sex and juvenile crime. However, there is also an untold story. Peer relationships are an important, ve ... Top Teens Look At Their Peers (June 1997) "What is the biggest issue facing teens today?" This question was posed to 49 high school seniors with the top grade point averages from 33 high schools in western South Dakota and two in Wyoming. The Rapid City Journal published their School Success: Who Are Your Friends? (July 1996) In counseling, I often meet parents who are distressed and dismayed with their underachieving teen-age children. They know their children are bright and capable. These children have had a track record of good school grades, hard work and intelle Study Links Teen Smoking And High Risk Sex Behavior (October 1996) Which do you think comes first? Smoking or having sex? Tobacco dependence or alcohol dependence? Smoking or using other illicit drugs such as marijuana? Which is the most addictive drug - tobacco or cocaine? Tobacco or alcohol? Which is Teen Friendships: A Laboratory of Morality (December 2001) This article describes the positive aspects of teen relationships and how instrumental they are in youth development. Socialization skills and the reciprocity of relationships are learned in peer associations. Parents: Take A Firm Stand Against Teen Drinking (August 2004) This article describes how firm parents can be when it comes to prevention of teen drinking. Reduce Teen Drinking By Using Social Norms (September 2004) This article summarizes the social norm approach to reduction of high risk behavior in teenagers and young adults. Peers Have Great Influence On Teens (April 2005) This article describes the degree that teens looki for their peers for approval and validation of self-worth. It also emphasizes the responsibility teens have to be aware and compassionate of their peers who are not in their immediate circle of friends. Next Page