Mother's Day: Your Teen Wants to Hang with YOU
Today is a special day for parents that are mother’s and even father’s that play both roles. Here is a repeat reminder of how teens want to be part of our lives. According to a ‘Family Circle ’ survey last spring, beneath that angst-ridden facade is a teen who is much different than he or she appears. There is a part of them that hungers to be part of their parent’s life. As a matter of fact, teens have stated that they wish their parents spend more time with them and worked less. With today’s economy, that can be difficult, but it is promising that teens deep down do want to be part of your family. What Parents Need to Know: While nearly a quarter of teen respondents said their parents don’t seem to have enough time to spend with them , the majority of the parents surveyed did not report having struggles with finding enough time to spend with their kids. This disconnect may be the result of parents underestimating the amount of time their kids want...