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Teaching and Raising Successful Teens Continued

In my previous article, I began discussing the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens as described by Sean Covey. The teenage years can be difficult for students, teachers, and parents. It is important that teachers and parents work together to create a safe and positive environment for children. As with adults, it is important for teens to learn what things in life are more important and should be put first. Students must learn that academics, health, and true friends are more valuable in life than popularity, clothing, and material items. Many adults have a hard time learning this concept. The … Continue reading →

Seven Habits to Raising or Teaching Successful Teens

I think that all middle school teachers would agree that the teen years are some of the most confusing and stressful years of a child’s life. During the teenage years, children struggle with beginning between childhood and adulthood. While being a teenager is tough, raising one (or teaching one) can be equally as hard. Some parents give into struggles and let their teens control. Others create too many struggles and their teens turn to defiance. Knowing exactly how to handle your teenager can be difficult. Sean Covet gave some great tips on raising a successful teenager in his book The … Continue reading →

More on King Middle’s Decision to Give out Birth Control

Previously, I discussed what I had discovered about King Middle School in Portland deciding to allow the clinic to give out birth control pills and patches to its students. It seems that not everyone in the town is as happy with the decision as the school officials. The vote by the board of education was won with a 7 to 2 win. The decision was to allow the city ran clinic that is located on the school grounds to prescribe birth control pills and patches to the students. The students may not be seen or treated by the clinic unless … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: October 13- October 19

Teaching is a wonderful experience. However, there are a lot of issues and topics to learn about and ponder upon. I hope that this week I have brought you information to reflect the art of teaching and of being a parent. Check below for this week’s topics. Saturday, October 12 Dealing with the Friendship Stress of Middle School Middle school can be harsh. Being a young teen or as some say a tween can also be difficult. It is sometimes hard for parents to know exactly how to handle the emotions of middle school children. This article offers help. Monday, … Continue reading →

Middle School Gives out Free Birth Control

Paul Harvey shocked me a little today when he announced that a Portland middle school had decided to offer free birth control pills and patches to its students. These students range from ages 11 to 13. After his announcement, I had to search the web and find out more. This is what I found. King Middle School in Portland, Maine will be offering birth control pills and patches to the students. The school has given out condoms to the students since 2002. The students must get permission from their parents to be seen at the treatment center. However, the visit … Continue reading →