Just like choosing clothes, sporting a hairstyle is one way we express our style. Some teenagers, though, are not really free to decide on the hairstyle they want. So is teenager haircut a form of self-expression, or is it about obedience and discipline? Let's learn what one teenager and one parent think about teenager haircut. Plus, find out some popular teenage haircuts, factors to consider … [Read more...]
Exploring the Best Teenager TV Shows from Around the World
Teenagehood is a complicated stage of life filled with changes, uncertainty, and excitement. It's a time when young people seek inspiration, role models, and sources of entertainment. One way they do that is by watching TV shows that explore themes they can relate to. In this article, we'll explore some of the best teenager TV shows from around the world, categorized by country. The USA is … [Read more...]
What Is The Best Parenting Style?
While we’ve written about parenting teenagers before, I recall that we briefly touched on the idea of parenting styles for children in my university psychology module. This got me thinking about what specific styles can we classify parenting behaviour into and if a ‘best style’ exists. After all, we hear many anecdotes about Asian parents, Tiger moms, and helicopter parenting. To … [Read more...]
3 Important Benefits of Cultural Intelligence
I started talking to other people on the internet from a young age. While my parents worried that I would mix with the I started talking to other people on the internet from a young age. While my parents worried that I would mix with the wrong crowd online, my experience turned out to be quite harmless and somewhat positive in that regard. I recall that at one point, one of these international … [Read more...]
8 Important Life Skills for Teens
How time flies when you’re not looking; what better way to use your time than to pick up some essential life skills for teens? The internet is rife with various anecdotes of teenagers and even adults finding themselves not knowing what to do in certain situations. Some cases make for funny stories, while others are downright terrifying. However, preparing for your future goes beyond being book … [Read more...]
The 5 Best Books for Teens to Inspire and Motivate You
Finding the right books for teens can be a challenging but worthwhile endeavour. While we live in a world pervaded by our devices, we should not discount the value of a good book. Personal tastes or current trends have often dictated my reading choices. For example, my motivation to finish reading Dune was due to the imminent arrival of the movie adaptation. Yet now and then, … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Online Gaming for Children
I can still remember a time where playing online games was out of the norm. Back then, not many of us had game consoles, and most computers lacked the hardware for PC gaming. We would go onto websites that hosted Flash games like Boxhead, Plazma Burst, and Raze to get our dose of fun. The advent of smart devices with increased computing power allowed you to play more complex games on the go; out … [Read more...]
4 Important Benefits of Sports for Adolescents
One of my greatest regrets is failing to get into sports at a young age. At the time, I neither had the interest nor the physicality to do so. The value of sports for adolescents was lost on me at the time. By the time I had developed an interest, I did not have enough time outside my studies to pursue a new activity. My school also did not provide sufficient support, as only capable athletes … [Read more...]
The Impact of Social Media on Teenagers
I've been in a privileged position to see the process of increased technological integration that our world has undergone. While I've reflected on the presence of technology in our lives before, I would be remiss without giving special mention to social media. Ever since the explosion of membership on Facebook and the rise of Twitter, social media has fundamentally altered the fabric of daily … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips for Homeschooling Success
Now that I’ve begun my second year of studying amidst the global pandemic, I’ve started to review my homeschooling methods to make sure I remain productive and effective. I can still remember a time where I had to travel to school. While the physical toll of traveling back and forth is no longer a concern, I constantly strive to put my newfound time to meaningful use. As such, I have boiled down … [Read more...]