Comments for Help for Struggling Teens and Families

Comment on Although I don’t care for the term “ju… by Lisa Reynolds

Lisa Reynolds — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:16:32 +0000

Yes, that all makes sense however, I can honestly say, the only two wrongs I have made is the poor music he has chosen and spiritually he feels he has no interest. I still have a very difficult and impulsive child who does not fear consequence.

Comment on Interesting report of a study that appea… by Jeff Brain

Jeff Brain — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:43:10 +0000

I am not sure – it is from the jounral Pediatrics but I do not think they publish the journal on-line.

Comment on 6 Characteristics of Strong Families: I … by Jeff Brain

Jeff Brain — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:40:16 +0000

Carolann – I agree with you and unfortunately, we do see this often – a child loses his way (and I like the way you put that) despite the love and healthy environment in the home. So often fingers get pointed toward parents when really this type of thing can effect any family. We know that despite what is known about good parenting (just like what is known for good teaching/education in schools) some kids do not accept and respond to our best. Children and teens are affected by so many forces and influences – and a child can be lured away into a life style that is inconsistent with the way they have been raised. This occurs in treatment to – two kids side by side, one gets better, the other doesn’t. Just today a mom expressed this same sentiment as she agonized about the possibility that her son may not be able to live with her – she wrote in part “at this point I think he wants freedom so badly that he sees no benefit to a stable, loving and boundary driven household.” Our hope and prayers are that seeds were planted and that they will find their way in time because they had the experience of being loved, accepted and cared for – that it will be a desire to return to that one day. Not unlike the story of the prodigal son, the father waits for his son to come to the end of himself before he returns – and what joy is there for both of them when they are re-united. For those with mental health issues, engagement with appropriate treatment is so important to help secure that stability of thought and mind.

Comment on 6 Characteristics of Strong Families: I … by Carolann

Carolann — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:53:24 +0000

What happens when the family meets these characteristics, yet 1 child has lost his way despite all else? A lost child is not necessarily that result of a weak family or faulty parenting.

Comment on 6 Characteristics of Strong Families: I … by Annamaria

Annamaria — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:42:43 +0000

So true!!!!!!

Comment on Although I don’t care for the term “ju… by Craig

Craig — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:52:57 +0000

Too bad this advice always seems directed toward parents with teenagers instead of birthing classes.

Comment on Although I don’t care for the term “ju… by Robin Schecher

Robin Schecher — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:43:09 +0000

I agree-I did alot of those things-giving money for nothing, picking up all the time after my daughter, allowing her to hang with peer groups who I felt were not nice girls. She is now a dfiant, spoiled brat who fights with us all the time and only wants her own way-no compromise. We did try to give her a sprititual base but now she mocks us and she says she does believe in God. We are sad that we are dealing with a fourteen year old who has become a stanger to us. We so want our daughter back.

Comment on 6 Characteristics of Strong Families: I … by Arlene

Arlene — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:43:06 +0000

Is there a gray area between the 6 characteristics of strong families and the 12 steps to raising at-risk kids? I think a lot of families might fall into the gray area! Thanks for another interesting blog!

Comment on Although I don’t care for the term “ju… by Arlene

Arlene — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:14:06 +0000

What is your definition of a juvenile delinquent? Do at risk students at FFS fall into this catagory? In my opinion, I don’t feel that my child is a juvenile delinquent. Is she an at risk student? Probably. I say she is a teenager who made poor choices and needs guidance to get back on the right path.

Comment on Although I don’t care for the term “ju… by Ripples — Stepping Stone Partners

Ripples — Stepping Stone Partners — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:37:58 +0000

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