Teens of today generally face more issues and problems as compared to their peers from yesteryears. Today's teenagers appear to be more complex and dynamic. As a result, adults are finding it hard to understand them and are struggling on what actions are needed to be undertaken to foster better relations with their teens. The answers don't come easy nowadays. Teenagers take a bad rap today, they are not all bad. We cannot categorize them all in one bunch. That's not fair and obviously...

Boot camps form part of the correctional and penal system of some nations. It was originally modeled after military recruit training camps wherein the programs are based on shock restraint rooted on military techniques. In the past couple of years, boot camps have been incorporating a number of rehabilitation-type programs such as education, guidance and counseling, vocational training and other specialized programs specifically designed to address the needs of drug dependents and to...

As we enter the festive season and the new year, this is usually the busiest time – Christmas and the festive season are coming up, and everyone is ready to arm themselves against the racket that will get put up by children and teenagers in the coming weeks, and are all wondering: will teenagers ever grow up?!

In recent years, the subject of teenagers, and inter-generational relationships has been a popular and booming subject in families. I mean, look what type of...

With graduation season approaching, it can be difficult to find the right gift for today's graduates.  Here are a few classic choices to help you get started with your shopping.

Most graduates appreciate a nice frame for their new diploma.  This is appropriate for either a high school or college graduate.  Many colleges sell frames with their logos on it to make it even more personal.  Similarly, a shadow box might be a good choice.  Shadow boxes allow the...

For kids nothing delivers like fun-powered scooters epitomize fun. Gas scooters have traditionally provided this fun factor for kids as well as the standard kick scooter. With the emergence of the green movement electric scooters have quickly earned their place as a viable option. What is all the hype about kids electric scooters and are they really what they are cracked up to be? The simple answer is yes and here are the reasons:

Cost – Affordable kids scooters are...

Teenage drug abuse: doing something about it.


Smoking weed, just like drinking alcohol is often done as part of a lifestyle thing. Friends get together to enjoy themselves and they share a common reality, part of which might be the use of alcohol or drugs. We can all get into habits or routines. And they can be hard to break, particularly when they are bound up with friendship and socialising. A habit developed at a younger age however, can be a hard habit to break.

Skull wear is every where now days, but the owner of Grace & Mercy Christian Apparel believes it's high time to let the skull wear (R.I.P) rest in peace where it belongs.

"What's the point of dressing in death symbols? We already know death is a path all must take, so before we even take that walk, why not live first and in living why not strive for life after this life and achieve the greatest reward of ALL times, the gift and great promise of...

The simplest of the easy fundraisers is the old classic, the bake sale. This idea may not be new, but you can learn from it. As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. Looking at bake sales and building on the basic concept is an excellent way of discovering new ideas.

You might try, for instance, offering something you can make and people will want to buy in order to raise funds for your event or cause. Even if you can't offer a physical item, maybe you're good...

Although considered by many that the rubber band ball is an act of boredom, it can be a great way to shake off the stress along with the fact that it is a unique way to store all of your rubber bands until you need them. These rubber band balls come in various sizes and colors, it depends mainly on your imagination, your time and of course, your stock of rubber bands. In the following, we will present you a simple way of creating a rubber band ball.

1. You will need a bag of...

Introduction

Western welfare states such as Sweden and the United Kingdom have taken particular interest in children in particular and families in general because these are the groups that form the centrepiece of most political and policy debates. The reason behind this interest in children is that they are forms human capital that will become useful in the future. Additionally, the way children are depicted in society represent's that society's moral worth.

Sweden and the...