Self Esteem: Teen
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Bullying That Has Crossed the Line.
Asked by M.G. from Austin
on March 29, 2010
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My daughter has been the victim of bullying that has gone too far. For a while now, she has told me of a particular girl in our subdivision (this girl also goes to sc...
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- Hi M., I'm so sorry that you and your daughter has to go thru this unfortunate experience. What really bothers me is that a lot of the time we parents don't give our ...
- Once your daughter was physically assaulted this issue crossed the line to requiring police activity. I would first speak with the parents to let them know that their...
- Call the police and file charges. Notify the principle. My daughter was a victim of bullying. I know how it feels, it wasn't physical as to your daugther, but menta...
15 Year Old Is Showing Depression
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 3, 2010
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I have a 15 year old son. His friends seemed to have abandoned him. I think they are going in a direction he chooses not to , which I am greatful for (bad choices). Bu...
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- Look at ur local parks some have teen programs.
- Its natural for him to feel depressed if his school mates since 5 are out doing other things that he is not comfortable with. Perhaps have him apply at grocery stores ...
- My 15 year old girl is going through the same thing. The group of girls she has always been friends with are going in all directions, one is focusing on her band lesso...
Advice on How to Handle a Sexually Active 16 Year Old Girl.
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter was recently found to be sexually active. My husband and I of course are now worried that she will get pregnant. We have decided to take her ...
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- If you want her to understand the consequences of her actions, you need to talk to her without coming off as being mean or aggressive. Make her feel comfortable talkin...
- As the mom of a now 18 year old daughter who was sexually active at 15(apparently) and had a baby at 16, I urge you to take her to have a pap and be put on birth contr...
- Have you thought about true love waits? My mom gave me a ring was a symbol of waiting till I was married. Ok I am going to be honest I didnt wait either though. She d...
Social Groups for 17 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from New York
on May 2, 2009
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Hi Moms, I need to find a place where my child can socialize without fear of her peers using drugs and alcohol. It seems to me that all her friends are into experiment...
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- Hi S., This is a problem in most neighborhoods. The 17 year old is so in-between as far as night life etc. Are there any church teen groups? Sometimes there can be dan...
- That's tough. I too grew up in NYC and the only people that never drank or smoked pot were the nerds in 'Campus Ministry' at my highschool. And you know what- come to ...
- Hi S., I have a 20 yo and an almost 16 yo, so I can relate. I suggest the YMCA in your area--they have a program called Strong Kids, it's free, and teens ages 13-18 c...
How Can I Teach My 13 Year Old RESPECT for Adults?
Asked by A.L. from Clarksville
on February 16, 2008
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When my son was about 7 years old, his biological father gave up his rights to my husband. Therefor, my husband adopted my son (who is now 13 years old). My son and ...
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- Number One - If he has been grounded since October, then that is obviously not working and you need to find an alternative punishment with more effect. Number Two ...
- Respect is something that is learned while the maturation process is taking place. In my opinion, at 13, he should have that concept locked down. As for the ADHD, I ca...
- Frankly, I can't imagine how grounding him for five months or more would give him any incentive to change his behavior. What did he do to deserve that? Burn down the n...
Advice for Mother of Teenage Girl
Asked by K.P. from Albany
on February 4, 2008
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My 13 year old daughter is very active, but quite a bit overweight. I have asked my pediatrician's advice, but she she maintains that her proportions have remained con...
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- My daughter, who will now be five has always been overweight. About 6 months ago the doctor finally had it, (he is a stickler about weight) and advised me that is 25 l...
- Perhaps you may want to look into consulting another doctor and get another opinion. If she is active and eating reasonably well maybe there is a medical reason that ...
- I am the mother of three daughters who are a few years younger than yours. I recommend having her join a sport that will make her run like soccer, field hockey, baske...
Needing Some Advice...balancing Discipline with Creating a Positive Self Image
Asked by M.C. from Bakersfield
on September 18, 2009
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My six year old boy has recently started making comments like "why am I so bad" and "I hate myself I just wanna be a good kid but my brain tells me to be bad". This b...
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- My son said that at age 3! Broke our hearts! We started making a point of catching him doing something good and praising him for it. We also ask him please and than...
- My younger boy went through that phase when he was about six, and I just tried not to overreact to it, and sure enough, he was done with it in a week or two. I made li...
- I definitely believe in praising kids a lot, however the praise must be sincere. Nobody is good at everything, so nobody should be praised all the time. For example,...
Raunchy Tacky People
Asked by K.K. from San Diego
on May 14, 2011
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what do you say to relatives when they are being raunchy, trashy, tacky (with their body and vocabulary) I know this is way out of the Mom/children question on this we...
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- I would tell her that "I'm glad your enjoying yourself but you are postin this for friends and family and its kinda of disrespectful to talk like that." or "hey i love...
- You can counsel her to have two FB accounts. One for friends where she can be as sexual and trashy as she wants... and another for family where she can update them as...
- She's only shooting herself in the foot and her immaturity will cost her. HR and prospective employers are all over Facebook and she'll lose employment opportunities ...
Any Advice About Keratosis Pilaris?
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on October 8, 2008
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I think my 2.5 year old daughter has Keratosis Pilaris. This is a skin disorder that produces little red bumps on her skin. This started on her upper arms but has now ...
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- I use a foam called Umecta. It is rubbed into the skin. You may want to be referred to a dermatologist. I still have it but when I use the foam it softens the skin and...
- my husband has this... it bugs him sometimes and not so much other times. He does not use anything perscribed just various dry, sensitve and itchy skin lotions (sorry ...
- Here's another article from someone who has Keratosis Pilaris. She mentions a few more things that she's tried over the years. http://www0.epinions.com/content_97069...
Mean Girls in 3Rd Grade
Asked by E.G. from Indianapolis
on October 3, 2006
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My daughter is in the 3rd grade and having a promblem with 3 particular little girls making fun of her weight, that she is already concerned with. I strive to make sur...
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- I FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. I MYSELF HAVE AN BLOSSOMED DAUGHTER. ALSO IN THIRD GRADE,(2 YEARS AGO) THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I TOLD MINE THAT SHE WAS LIKE A ROSE. S...
- E. I don't have any children that age but I think you are doing the right thing. It's very important that a child be proud of herself and have self esteem...and it so...
- Nowadays they call that bullying and should be addressed with the teacher and counselor at school. If you are afraid if she does it it will add full, then you call a...
