Teenagers are infamous for being on the cutting edge of current fads and trends.
The reason why teens are on the lookout for something new and different is almost a given: they are working on their identity. Your teen wants to identify with something that makes him/her feel good about him/her self. When it sticks for a little while, it’s a fad. When it sticks around a longer time, it becomes a trend. Many fads are harmless.
Everyone who owns an IPod and will text friends on their cell phones.
These fads will either fade with new technology or become a trend and stay around awhile. We’ll have to wait and see. Some teen fads are dangerous.
Huffing is one dangerous fad that comes to mind.
While keeping up with teen fads can sometimes be exhausting for parents – especially for parents of preteens who are just getting started – it is a worthwhile endeavor.
Online transparency with regards to one’s personal life has become more and more pervasive over the past few years. With the evolution of the Internet and its capabilities has come the ability to find out almost anything about someone online. There are some specific venues that can be particularly dangerous for teens because of the information some sites allow and encourage them to post about themselves. Parents need to be educated on these sites and on what they offer their users. As a parent, you don’t necessarily have to restrict your teen from using them, but you need to definitely know what they’re used for and who uses them.
Some of the most popular sites teenagers are using today. The youth shall inherit the world, and they are getting a head start on it right now. The teenagers of today are no longer the unengaged kids they used to be – they have instead evolved into a strong-minded militia of high-tech creatures, a real force to be reckoned with. The ball is their court today.
At Horizon Family Solutions we honor the obligation and opportunity to every family we see to be aware of the current trends. This includes keeping informed about the current drugs of abuse, recent studies about abusive teen dating, options for treatment and continuing our education so that our experience for you remains extensive. The areas we specialize in are:
- Family Coaching
- Adult Programs
- Alternative Sentencing Recommendations
- Residential Program Placement
- Student Assessments
- Teen Sexual Behavior Treatment
For more information about the services offered by Horizon Family Solutions, please call 866-833-6911 or visit www.Horizonfamilysolutions.com.
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