Teens

I overheard a comment in my classroom today that made my ears perk up and my face cringe. The teen was surfing through multiple tabs in her browser, which included her Pandora account. Turning to her classmate she made a comment about the station she was listening to a mix ...

Gleaming through a few Facebook and Twitter profiles of friends and general connection, I noticed one commonality in the thread of teenage profiles. Selfies; endless images of one’s self-taken to force jealousy on the world emphasizing exactly what people are missing out on. My argument is not to rant about ...

Parents Just Don’t Understand…Or Do They? By Joel B. Throughout the generations, teens have always sought to have a certain amount of independence within the family setting. They like to be able to make important choices on their own and have privacy when they feel the need arises. Many teens ...

When do I stop caring? Recently I brought up a student concern at school and I was informed to not worry about it. I have tried to mentally do as the song says and “Let it Go”, but the thought keeps popping back into my head. It’s not so much ...

What comes to your mind when I say the word “Father”? Do you smile or cringe? How about “Dad”? or “Daddy”? Do you think of warm memories or does your stomach begin to turn in agony knowing that the only father you have ever known was the one who chose ...