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Identity Issues in Adopted Teens

As teenagers transition into adulthood, they struggle with many things. “Who am I?” and “Where do I belong?” questions related to identity are very common. Teenagers struggle with defining their own values, beliefs, educational goals and career paths. They struggle with how they are they resemble their parents, family and community and how they differ as well. Teens have expressed their identity through clothing, hair styles, music, tattoos and piercings…
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May 6, 2013
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Gangs – Is My Teen Involved?

The National Youth Gang Survey estimated that there were 30,000 gangs in 2011. This shows a steady increase since 2003. Over 90% of gang members are male. Common characteristics of a gang include
Has a name Display colors or symbols Hang out together Commit crime together Claim a territory Has a leader or leaders Has 3 or more members Ages 12-24 (generally)   Gangs today tend to use firearms. The most…
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May 5, 2013
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Boys and Girls are Bullied Differently

Bullying has existed for years. Bullying behavior ranges from verbal teasing and rumor spreading to physical hitting. With today’s technology, bullying has reached out into the cyber-world making cyber bullying a devastating form for bullying. The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about 20% of U.S. students in grades 9 through 12 experienced bullying on school grounds. The National Center…
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May 4, 2013
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Teen Dating Violence – What are Unhealthy Relationships Part 3 of 3

In Part 1 of Teen Dating Violence we discussed general information about teen dating violence. In Part 2 we discussed healthy relationships. Now in Part 3 of Teen Dating Violence we will address unhealthy relationships. Both boys and girls experience teen dating violence. Types of Teen Dating Violence: Physical – hitting, pinching, shoving, pushing, kicking Emotional – harming a person’s self esteem, verbal name calling, controlling behavior, jealous behavior, bullying,…
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May 3, 2013
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Teen Dating Violence – Teaching Healthy Relationships Part 2 of 3

In Part 1 of Teen Dating Violence we discussed general information about teen dating violence. In Part 2 we will discuss healthy relationships. Teen Dating Violence Part 3 will address unhealthy relationships. Teens do not have all the answers, although they think they do. Providing teens with information is the best way to arm them in life. To help teens understand that teen dating violence or dating abuse is wrong,…
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May 2, 2013