Description : If you were at a playground and saw teenagers playing around and doing things that could potentially harm the equipment or other children, what would you do, if anything?
Last Answer : I have booted teenagers from playgrounds 3 times.
Description : What annoys you most about teenagers?
Last Answer : Until they’re 18 here in Cali, the no touchy or looky rule is in effect. lol
Description : Boggle, anyone?
Last Answer : Ham, lop, mat man, bags, pigs, sat, leap, gnat, Thats me for now, I will have another look later. GOOD GAME :)
Description : Parents: If I ask you what actions you take to raise your children to be good people, what are the top three things that come to mind?
Last Answer : answer:Integrity- it helps if they know what's expected of them and why. Responsibility- accountability goes with this and looking out for each other. Flexibility- sometimes going with other people's ... of my siblings, how they thank their parents and try to help each other through life changes.
Description : What is going through the mind of a child just learning to walk?
Last Answer : I do.I walked the day of my first birthday. I was probably thinking…“I want that cake.” :)
Description : When was the last time you got a peek into a child's mind and a child's heart?
Last Answer : At an autopsy. Ba-dum-chhsss. Thank you very much! I’ll be here all month… Please try the salad bar.
Description : Do you keep an open mind when taking parenting advice from others?
Last Answer : I'm open to advice, but in the end I have to trust my own judgment based on what only I can know about my children. That said, I'm very reluctant to give advice to anyone else, especially if they ... a village to raise a child, but I'm less sure that the village should be trying to raise the parent.
Description : Why are teenagers so judgmental?
Last Answer : answer:Insecurity. Putting someone else down makes them feel better about themseves. Like they are more cool than the next guy. Conforming is the easiest way to avoid receving negative attention.
Description : Does social media destroy teenagers' brains?
Last Answer : Sure. Teens, and especially younger teens, are emotionally weak to start with. Peer pressure, the opinions of others, etc all play a much bigger role than in an adult. When you put these teens into a social ... etc can go on. And unlike the real world, there is really no way to get away from it.
Description : Quora refugees. Quora has driven me away. How best can I duplicate the Quora experience for serious topics? I can do without questions about how tall teenagers will be.
Last Answer : Welcome to Fluther. We’re a small group. I think you could start by asking questions. We have a very different interface here. It’s old, and it won’t be updated. We’re a good bunch with some quirks. Dive in! Enjoy the water.
Description : What's your opinion on overly worked teenagers?
Last Answer : In my Tourist Town business owners hire their own children ( over age 12 or more) to teach them good work habits and they also start them with their own bank account to start saving when ... ( biggest surprise to youth thinking that they get everything when they work,didn't know about deductions).
Description : Current or Former Parents of Teenagers — What is/was your most effective coping mechanisms?
Last Answer : We, my wife and I, found it best to disconnect when things got too emotionally charged. We would tag team with each other. When one got to worked up, we would self-impose a time out and the ... be fought over another day. Having someone at your side who is still being rational is such a blessing.
Description : Should teenagers have televisions in their bedrooms?
Last Answer : TV sure. Internet no.
Description : Would it be fair to require all teenagers turning 18 to pass a citizen test?
Last Answer : You willing to take the test too? He who proposes such should be the first to take it. And what are the consequences if you fail?
Description : What do you think teenagers talk about these days?
Last Answer : answer:Does s/he like me? What does this dream mean? My parents are so mean. DDSS
Description : Is it in a teenager's nature to take unnecessary risks?
Last Answer : answer:A teenager’s brain is not yet fully developed. This includes the part dedicated to assessing risk.
Description : What is your best advice for someone working with and giving advice to teenagers?
Last Answer : Don’t give them advice. Show then stuff by the example you set. Just talk to them as if they were regular people.
Description : Why do people like adult shows depicting teenagers and young adults as morons?
Last Answer : They aren’t “adult” shows; they are shows for teens and young adults. They are designed for the 16— 24 demographic, and that’s who watches them.
Description : Do you know of any good social networking sites or chatrooms for depressed teenagers?
Last Answer : answer:Understand you wanting to help, but you don't know who is on the other keyboard. And you know how crazy it gets here with emotions and feelings and BASHING. All things your friend's child doesn ... will also cause them to withdraw more from face to face interaction. I'm not a Dr or therapist.
Description : Have you been, or are you, a parent to teenagers? Need some input on this fairly age-old problem.
Last Answer : I would forget the mother. Sit the girl and your son down and talk with them. Explain the laws and let them see you’re concerned about them.
Description : What are some good part time jobs for teenagers interested in technology?
Last Answer : answer: Technology ? It seems like you want to work retail, but you want the goods to be non-food. If you are interested in programming, learn how to code. Then get your feet wet by volunteering to ... for Android or iOS. If you feel more confident, check out guru.com and pick up a beginner project.
Description : What are your thoughts on curfew laws for teenagers?
Last Answer : I agree, for the reasons you stated. And there are obviously some adults that need curfews as well, but just because they’re adults they can get wasted and drive at 2 in the morning…...
Description : Teenagers: Do you want to work?
Last Answer : answer:I believe most of them want to since at some point they will want their own money. Inheritances are always good but not something to plan a life on. Most that I've met were a bit scared and ... But like anything else practice makes it perfect. So kids. Don't be afraid. You might like it :)
Description : Your views on teenagers and piercings?
Last Answer : I’m fine with them, although I worry about the ear gauging things.
Description : What are some summer projects for teenagers to do?
Last Answer : Plant a garden.
Description : What are your thoughts on allowing teenagers the odd alcoholic drink at home with the family?
Last Answer : answer:I think it's best to not make a big deal out of it, at all. By making it less of a big issue' the desire to do it will probably disappear. At least, I presume so. Getting shit-faced ... it doesn't taste very good, except wine. Not that I've tasted much, but I prefer not tasting the alcohol.
Description : What do todays teenagers use for music to fall in love?
Last Answer : As in for your love I would do anything or is that strictly Stevie? Don't generalize all teens! I was a teen not too long ago (recently enough that pop music was already bad) and I just ... . My first boyfriend and I connected because we both played guitar and we'd sing old folk songs together.
Description : If the water in Tokyo isn't safe for infants, does that mean it's safe for children? teenagers? others?
Last Answer : It probably isn’t great for anyone at all, but infants are most likely more susceptible to the radiation in the water.
Description : What are some good games for teenagers to play at a park?
Last Answer : FOOTBALL!!! ( British version, American version is too rough for girls) : P Or golf…
Description : Why should teenagers have a curfew?
Last Answer : answer:I think the most profound reason is that if you are being housed and taken care of by someone, you have a duty to respect (to an extent) the person's rule for their house. If a parent has to wait ... about how late they want to have to be up for you, not how late they think you should be out.
Description : How do you keep your sanity with teenagers?
Last Answer : answer:Don't worry! most of us will eventually grow out of it. In my opinion as long as he isn't physically hurting anyone, including himself. Try not to engage in these discussions that seem to ... them in advance so there are no excuses not to go. That will help to make positive memories together.
Description : How would you reprimand "step-grandchildren, teenagers"?
Last Answer : You did the right thing and DIL should have backed you up. Those kids are doomed.
Description : What's with teenagers and the word "beast"?
Last Answer : Milwaukee’s Best? that’s all we used it for back then.
Description : What makes teenagers not able to understand love?
Last Answer : answer:1) I think it’s possible for teenagers to understand love. 2) I think a lot of teenagers mistake lust/love.
Description : Do you happen to know a website called "Ask Gramma" or similar? It is a grandmother who helps teenagers with their questions?
Last Answer : it was merged with fluther. just PM gailcalled for the service (or misuse an apostrophe).
Description : Would a nationwide ban stop teenagers from texting in their cars?
Last Answer : Doubtful because they'd just go through more measures to hide texting while driving and that would probably cause more accidents. I used to change my pants on my way to work while I drove (in ... reason for accidents is food, and in particular chocolate not sure if that's true anymore or not.
Description : Shouled teenagers be required to get their parents' permission to obtain birth control information and contraceptives?
Last Answer : No. Requiring teenagers to get parental consent for birth control information and contraceptives will not stop the spread of teen pregnancy and STD infection. More likely, it will increase it.
Description : Do teenagers still "drag Main"?
Last Answer : Oh, yeah. Certain wide-lane boulevards in Brooklyn and Queens are notorious for it.
Description : How do you motivate teenagers? When do you just "allow" them to fail?
Last Answer : You make the expectations and the consequences for not meeting them crystal clear. And then you follow through, fairly and consistently. If they don’t care about low grades, and their parents don’t care about low grades, there is very little you can do.
Description : Anyone know of any bicycling clubs in NJ for teenagers?
Last Answer : http://www.btcnj.com/ That’s the best thing that I could find, and it’s for all ages. Hope it helps.
Description : Hey all you 90's teenagers! What was your arcade game?
Last Answer : I lived in Utah and the only thing to do in the town was to hang out and play Street Fighter II at the Frosty Freeze across from the school. *I started smoking weed too.
Description : Hey all you 80's teenagers! What was your arcade game?
Last Answer : Tempest and Joust
Description : What societal problem has the most impact on teenagers?
Last Answer : TV advertising
Description : How do i restrict inappropriate material from reaching my teenagers? i use a router for their computers. help please.
Last Answer : HOW DO I RESTRICT INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL FROM REACHING MY TEENAGERS? I USE A ROUTER FOR THEIR COMPUTERS. HELP PLEASE.
Description : What should you NEVER do in raising teenagers?
Last Answer : Do not be condescending. Do not consider yourself the only person with power in the relationship. Do ease up on rules and restrictions gradually. Do seek professional help if you see storm signs. Do keep your ... from time to time. Adopt a friend's teen and lend her yours'. This too shall pass.
Description : Would you leave your teenagers home alone for 5 days?
Last Answer : I wouldn't, unless they could stay with someone or an adult relative can come visit. If I had to do something like that I would ship the kids off to my brother's house. My daughter is 16 and ... mature, but her logic is sometimes very faulty. My son, at almost 15, is a disaster waiting to happen.
Description : For parents with teenagers that drive, can you share some tips with me to help me relax while my daughter drives?
Last Answer : We went to an empty park with lots of internal roads and I simply pretended all was well while she jerked the car around like an amusement park ride. If she wrecked it we were close enough to be ... it was a cheapo used car, not the big, expensive family truck. Otherwise, there is always Xanax.
Description : There is supposed to be an error on the "How ignorant are our teenager's?" quiz. Anyone figured it out?
Last Answer : answer:I think it’s number 11, but I wonder what the collective comes up with. SRM
Description : Parents who've raised teenagers: what was your biggest challenge?
Last Answer : Im a parent, but my kid is only 2 so I can’t say from experience….... but I was a teen a few years ago and I think that the biggest issue with me, was drug use and doing stupid things that could have killed me.
Description : Teenagers, how can us adults help you thrive in life?
Last Answer : LOL this dude pretending adults have our shit together and know what we're talking about