Peer pressure during this age range takes on new meaning because teens survive and thrive in a social world filled with social influence. Peer opinions take […]
Parents and caregivers also need to know the different kinds of bullying that today’s kids face. Because things have changed over the years. For example, while […]
When kids are singled out and bullied, it sets the stage for social isolation and feelings of worthlessness. With the digital age, bullying is no longer […]
Supervise Gaming Now that gaming consoles such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii can be connected to the Internet, kids are spending increasingly more time in front […]
Teaching young children about peer pressure can be tricky because they haven’t mastered the ability to think abstractly and don’t fully understand that actions can have […]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) kids are prime targets for bullying. Eight out of 10 reported being verbally or physically harassed in the past year […]
Statistics show that teens—especially teens in high school—are pressured to do drugs and alcohol, and engage in risky behavior. The Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base reports […]