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If you suspect your teen is up to some sneaky stuff on the Internet, you’re probably right. A new study by online security software maker McAfee found that 70 percent of teens hide their online behavior from their parents. Here are some key findings in the study: Nearly 80% use the Web to do research for […]
It may be a tough summer for teenagers looking for work (especially if they’re looking for snow shoveling jobs). USA Today reports that seasonal job prospects are so tight that three out of four teens won’t have a job this summer. The reason for the dismal outlook? Experts say with people spending less, stores aren’t hiring as […]
School’s almost out and many teenagers will be working this summer. I’m a happy camper. All three of my boys should have jobs lined up for the summer (they’re young-looking aren’t they?). If your kids don’t yet, how involved should you be in helping your teenager land a job, and teaching them how to use […]
High school and college students will soon be looking for that summer job. And the prospects for landing that job are mixed this year. All three of my boys are among that age group, and I’m counting my lucky stars that all three have jobs lined up this summer. In fact, each one has a […]
This is “America Saves Week”. In these tough economic times, more parents are looking for ways to teach their kids how to handle money. I recently came across some research that shows how money attitudes are passed down between generations. If you’re good with money, chances are your kids will be. Unfortunately the opposite is also […]
The other day my wife had an interesting conversation with one of our teenage boys that went something like this: Wife: I’m going to put that cute picture of you on Facebook. Son: Better not. Quit embarrassing me. Wife: I can if I want. Son: If you do, I’ll “unfriend” you. Wife: You wouldn’t dare. […]
It’s a challenge for just about any parent to teach their kids how to handle money. “Hey dad, can I have another $20?” Sound familiar? That request usually comes soon after I ask for help cleaning up the yard, and the reply is “Sorry, I’m busy.” Fortunately, there’s no shortage of tools to help parents […]
It’s summer. For my three boys that means no alarm clocks (or dad) waking them up from deep sleep for school. I’m always amazed of two things regarding teenagers and their sleep habits: How difficult it is to wake them up for school. How long they can sleep in, given the opportunity. So I’m not […]
Word of warning parents (my kids will love this one). If you’re going to lecture your teenager about the dangers of texting or talking on the phone while driving, maybe you should look in the mirror first. A new study by The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project says adults and teens are […]
Here’s another study that’s sure to give chills to those warming themselves on the tanning bed. A study reported today in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention found that indoor tanning was associated with a 74 percent higher risk of melanoma skin cancer. That’s the deadliest of skin cancers that inflicts nearly 69,000 Americans a year, […]
A veteran driving instructor says a vast majority of new teenage drivers are FOR laws that ban cell phone talking and texting behind the wheel. That surprises me. You would think the young text-happy, tech-savvy generation would fight for the use of their cell phones. As a follow-up to “Distracted Driving Test: ‘I Didn’t See […]
