Teens

Parenting isn't a popularity contest and we should expect some disagreement, anger, and resentment from our maturing, independent-minded teens.

When a parent discovers that her son has been drinking with his friends, should she tell his friends' parents?

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Is teaching "abstinence only" the answer to teaching kids about sex and safety?

How much should a mother worry about the way her son dresses?

Teens who begin working early in their adolescence learn firsthand the pride and sense of responsibility that paid work outside the home can bring.

Learn how your child will change during his teen years.

Nearly every teen can benefit from job experience. But there are risks you must assess before your high schooler applies for a part-time job.

Our expert answers some common questions about puberty in boys.

Help your child with an aptitude for natural observation skills match her talents to specific careers.

Help your child with an aptitude for intrapersonal skills match her talents to specific careers.

By Halimeh Salem

Interpersonal skills like communication and collaboration are important at school and the workforce. Explore popular interpersonal career options.

Help your child with an aptitude for music match her talents to specific careers.

Help your child with an aptitude for physical skills match her talents to specific careers.

Help your child with an aptitude for math match her talents to specific careers.

Help your child with an aptitude for visual reasoning match her talents to specific careers.

By Halimeh Salem

Linguistic intelligence and verbal intelligence in writing, reading and language skills are important at school and the workforce. Explore popular linguistic career options.

Should parents allow their child to spend Spring Break with another family the parents don't know?

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Find sound advice on dealing with teens and driving.