There’s no doubt life presents us with challenges daily. Here is some information on some key topics of interest to families with young teens.
“Teens Today” study.
The findings, which were based on a national study of teens and parents of teens, reveal widely divergent views between many teens and parents on the attitudes and behaviors of today’s teenage population.
The report shows that parents and teens are far apart in their assessment of critical issues in teens’ lives, how influential parents are to their teens, and how they communicate about such issues as alcohol and drug use, drinking and driving, sex, violence and driving habits. Further, the study shows that teens in families lacking effective communication are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors.
“This report provides a window to the world of teen behaviors and attitudes,” said SADD’s Wallace. “Just as important, it underscores the disconnect between the real world kids live in and the “make-believe’ world many of their parents think they live in.”
The survey results demonstrate the positive effects of open dialogue between parents and teens. Teens who say they discuss serious issues with their parents “during normal conversation” are more likely to want to talk to their parents about these issues. Additionally, parents in those families are credited with more influence on their teen’s behaviors.
The Family Boardroom Program presented by Susan E West is structured for all family members to have input and the process the program outlines encourages fun as well as results. Parents and their children discover how to:
- Energize family members around a vision
- Establish structure for communication, sharing & action
- Empower children to be accountable for money: generating, spending, saving & investing
- Align communication for influencing positive behaviors
- Recognize & celebrate important transitions
- Transform relationships for trust & truth
- Introduce tools for financial freedom & wealth creation
Learn more about the speaking topics Susan has for Family Leadership:
One Sheet – Susan E West – Family
