The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

Is  your teen listening? If you aren't texting in today's culture, you may not be talking! Many parents are experiencing that texting is the best way to communicate with their teens.  Although many prefer talking, many more parents have finally given into texting to their kids.  Even in their own home - room to room! What has happened to communication, discussions, and heart to heart conversations - face to face? Texting happened.  Technology happened, and here we are today. Here are 10 reasons why Lindsay Willison chooses to talk to her friends rather than texting: Texting cost extra on my mobile phone plan. I have better things to do than to work my fingers on a key pad smaller than the palm of my hand. I’d rather hear my friend’s voice. I can talk with them on my way somewhere, even in the car with the hands free voice equipment. I hate to read abbreviated English language – and writing it would really go against my grain.  Example, ur, u, i, lol,

Each year at this time, teens begin planning for some of the most memorable moments of their lives, including celebrating proms and graduations with friends and family. To help keep these celebrations safe for everyone, it¹s important to remind adults to encourage teens to celebrate safely and without alcohol. According to the 2009 GfK Roper Youth Report , 68 percent of youth, ages 8 to 17, cite their parents as the number one influence on their decisions about whether they drink alcohol or not. In addition, government research shows that teens who report drinking usually get their alcohol from adults. To help prevent underage drinking, the Family Talk program encourages open, honest communication between parents and children. Developed by an advisory panel of education, family counseling, child psychology and alcohol treatment professionals, Family Talk materials are distributed free to parents and educators by Anheuser-Busch and its national network of distributors. These ma