TeenAdvice.org http://www.teenadvice.org Advice For Teens & Young Adults Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:36:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Importance of Friendship http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/the-importance-of-friendship/ http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/the-importance-of-friendship/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:33:02 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?post_type=slider&p=52 Friendship means so many different things. Friendship means that you aren’t be judged and you are accepted for just the way you are, regardless of your faults.

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The Importance of Friendship http://www.teenadvice.org/the-importance-of-friendship/ http://www.teenadvice.org/the-importance-of-friendship/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:26:38 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?p=46 Friendship means so many different things. Friendship means that you aren’t be judged and you are accepted for just the way you are, regardless of your faults. A true friend accepts everything about you. Friends can also forgive each other in times of disagreement and strife. True friends are always there for each other.

Freindship

Freindship

Friends have many things in common. This makes friends more understanding of each other. Friends can be of the same gender, or like the same kinds of food, movies and other stuff. It’s always better when you can enjoy things in life when you can enjoy them with someone else too. Friendship can also seem a little overwhelming at times. This could be because friends are afraid to let each other down or disappoint them. It’s OK for friends to like different things and participate in activities without the other person. A true friendship means that each person can stand on their own and be independent of each other. This helps keep the friendship more enjoyable.

It’s important for teenagers and adults to have a friendship because everyone needs others from time to time. Having friends is similar to having family. They are people that you can count on in your greatest time of need. They can help you in times of trouble, and be there to enjoy and share in the great parts of your life too. Most people only have 2-3 true friends their entire lives. True friends should never be confused with acquaintances, which are people you are friendly with on almost a daily basis. True friendship will stand the test of time.

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When Depression Turns To Cutting http://www.teenadvice.org/when-depression-turns-to-cutting/ http://www.teenadvice.org/when-depression-turns-to-cutting/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:18:48 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?p=40 Many teens experience depression and don’t know how to handle it other than cutting themselves. Friends and family should immediately recognize the sign of a cutter and get them help right away.

Borderline syndrom: The results of cutting yourself

Borderline syndrom: The results of cutting yourself

Many teenagers go through very confusing times during their adolescent years, and while many parents may see their teenagers going through normal, simple problems, teens may see these problems differently. The stress endured by teens could lead to thoughts of suicide. Self mutilation or being a borderline / cutter is one of the signs that suicide could be imminent for a depressed teen. Action should be taken immediately with a borderline / cutter so that they don’t harm themselves.

Immediate action is needed with a borderline / cutter because their mind is not in a rational state. They have already started cutting themselves, and if gone unnoticed, suicide could be the next step. A professional counselor or therapist can determine whether or not the teen is suffering from severe long term depression or suffering from a short term crises where they simply don’t have the skills to cope. Medication and/or coping skills could be all a teen needs to help them through their tough times.

There are many reasons why teens may want to cut themselves. One reason is that it gives them power and control over something. Cutting themselves is one thing teens can control when they feel out of control with the rest of their lives. It could also be a cry for help or for getting attention, and they feel there is no other way to ask.

Friends and family can help a borderline / cutter by first recognizing the signs of a borderline / cutter. If there are noticeable wounds on the body, then this could be a sign of a problem. If the borderline / cutter doesn’t attempt to conceal or hide these wounds, then this could be a cry for help. Friends and family should then take action immediately when seeing any signs of self mutilation by seeking professional help for the troubled teen.

Whatever the reasons, a borderline / cutter is not in a rationale state of mind, and friends and family should be ready to help before it goes too far.

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Overcoming The Fear of Failure For Teens http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-for-teens/ http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-for-teens/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:05:41 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?post_type=slider&p=38 The fear of failure is prevalent among teens.

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Overcoming The Fear of Failure For Teens http://www.teenadvice.org/overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-for-teens/ http://www.teenadvice.org/overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-for-teens/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:04:13 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?p=34 The fear of failure is prevalent among teens. The adolescent years are already confusing enough, and many teens experience a very real fear of being rejected by their peers for attempting to take on daunting tasks and failing at them. This fear of failure has caused many teens to quit striving for the things they want to achieve in life, instead they would rather blend into the crowd.
Many teens must learn to overcome their fear of failure because many of life’s lessons are learned from failing. Michael Jordan, one of the best basketball players of all time, was cut from his high school basketball team the first time he tried out. Instead of giving into his fear of failure, he continued to practice harder than he had ever done. Needless to say, he tried out for the team again, and this time he made it, and the rest is history.

Albert Einstein, considered one of the smartest people in the world, did not learn how to read until he was the age of seven. If he did not overcome his fear of failure, he would not have gone on to do some of the great things he is known for, including winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

Teens must be willing to fail in order to become someone or do something great. The best advice to give to teenagers with a fear of failure is that time will heal all wounds. Many years from now their peers may not even remember the thing that they attempted and failed.

Some teens may want to do or achieve great things, but they have a hard time overcoming their fear of failure. In this case, a school guidance counselor, parent or other trusted adult may be able to help them through this fear. Life is too short to worry about the fear of failure, and the more that teens are able to overcome this fear, the more destined they are to doing great things.

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Coping With Teenage Depression http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/coping-with-teenage-depression/ http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/coping-with-teenage-depression/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:19:40 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?post_type=slider&p=30 Depression among teens is a growing phenomenon that is beginning to spiral out of control.

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Advice For Teens On Finding A Job In The Future http://www.teenadvice.org/advice-for-teens-on-finding-a-job-in-the-future/ http://www.teenadvice.org/advice-for-teens-on-finding-a-job-in-the-future/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:11:49 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?p=28 Teens wanting to find jobs after high school or college have options including interest surveys, the pursuit of a general college degrees and taking general courses in college.

A big worry that some teens begin to experience when they start high school is how to find a job that will best suit them upon high school or college graduation. If this is the case, there are many things to consider that can help relieve much of the stress that teens will experience.
If teens are worried about how to find a job they are happy with, then the first thing they need to do is just relax. Younger teens just beginning high school should not spend their time worrying about how to find a job upon graduation; there still is time. The best plan of action is to take high school course work that will get them into college. From there, they can begin to focus on where to find a job when they are nearing the end of their high school career.

A school guidance counselor can help guide teens when they are trying to find a job for their careers. Many school counselors can give an interest survey that will show the area of interests and the possible career fields that a teen might find interesting. This would be a great place to start for those students that have no idea about how to find a job that would fit them.

Teens may also want to consider getting a degree in college that will cover a variety of career fields that will help teens better find a job upon college graduation. Many colleges and universities will offer degrees, such as Liberal Arts, that touch on a variety of topics, and many community colleges and technical schools offer two year degrees in a specific field, such as a nurse or dental hygienist.

If teens still can’t find a job or career that they wish to pursue upon college graduation, there is still hope. The first two years of a student’s college education is spent mainly covering basic general subjects, such as English, Political Science, History and more. These classes will be taken regardless of which degree a student chooses to pursue.

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Coping With Teenage Depression http://www.teenadvice.org/coping-with-teenage-depression/ http://www.teenadvice.org/coping-with-teenage-depression/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:09:51 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?p=26 Depression among teens is a growing phenomenon that is beginning to spiral out of control. Access to social media such as facebook and twitter, and many reality T.V. shows, go a long way to adding to this problem. The teenage years are very trying times for many teens. If teens can realize some of the things that cause depression, they may be better able to handle these situations when they occur.
Many teens suffer from depression because of the way they look or how they live their lives. The images portrayed on television, in magazines and on the internet give a distorted view of reality. It’s important to understand that normal, average teenagers, or people of any age, don’t look like, act like and live like what is shown in the media. Teens are given a false sense of reality about how life and people really are. If you are suffering from depression because you feel like you aren’t pretty enough, smart enough or have money, understand that you are not alone.

Other teens may suffer from depression as a result of a difficult breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend. In this case, it’s important for teens to realize that dating has its ups and downs. Most people don’t end up marrying the people that they dated in high school. Before suffering from depression over a break up, teens need to rebuild their self confidence and tell themselves that they are very deserving of someone that will care about and respect them.

Some teens suffer from depression as a result of a divorce. The causes of parents divorcing each other is not the fault of the teen child. Even though a teen’s parents may no longer love each other, this does not mean that they do not love their children any less.

Whatever the reason for the depression a teen may go through, remember that there will always be brighter days ahead. Many adults will tell teens about the silly and insignificant things that depressed them, until they grew up and realized it wan’t a big deal.

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Advice For Teens On A First Date http://www.teenadvice.org/advice-for-teens-on-a-first-date/ http://www.teenadvice.org/advice-for-teens-on-a-first-date/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:08:04 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?p=24 Dating can be both a fun and very trying time in the life of a young teen. As teens begin to discover their own identities and start to socialize with others, dating becomes an important part of their lives. While dating takes on different meanings to different teens, some very important principles should be taken into consideration regardless of how teens view dating. Below is a list of tips and guidelines that would be good for all teens to follow.
Many teens are very nervous about their first date. Therefore, some teens may want to consider going out on a group date with several friends just to ease the tensions, and there could still be some occasions for a little one on one time too.

One thing teens can do on a first date is to do something fun. A fun activity on a first date helps to ease tensions and make the date more comfortable. Some activities can include movies, carnivals, high school sporting events, bowling and many other things. Dating is meant to be fun, where you spend time with getting to know other people. Dating during the teenage years should not be taken very seriously, and you should not be on a mission to find your life partner.

The best thing to remember about a first date is to never agree to something that you don’t feel comfortable doing. First of all, you may not truly know the person you are dating. Even then, even if you know them, you should never feel pressured by your date to do things, like have sex. At such a young age, teens have so many things to look forward to, and having sex can ruin a relationship and ruin lives.

When teens have questions about dating, they should always talk to an adult they trust to help answer their questions and guide them through these confusing, yet exciting times in their lives. Adults can provide advice from lived experiences that can prove helpful.

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Teenagers In Love http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/teenagesr-in-love/ http://www.teenadvice.org/slider/teenagesr-in-love/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:44:00 +0000 redaktion http://www.teenadvice.org/?post_type=slider&p=10 Love is a complicated thing with teenagers, and there are many emotions that young teenagers will experience with their first love.

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