Tag Archives: teens

MN Teens Still Not Buckling Up

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Joy

You know, these kinds of stories make me feel sick. They make me feel like I could throw up. What’s it going to take for us to get our kids to put their seat belts on and KEEP THEM ON???? … Continue reading →

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All Because of a Piece of String

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Laura

Recently, a track meet occurred to determine the winner of the Rio Hondo League Championship.  The teams in the meet were South Pasadena High School, coached by P.J. Hernandez, and Monrovia High School, coached by Mike Knowles.  The score was … Continue reading →

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Does peer pressure affect you?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joy

Peer pressure. Don’t we all fall victim to it at times? “Why Does Peer Pressure Affect Teens?” was on the news one night last week and you can read it here if you’d like to. I know now after thinking about it … Continue reading →

Posted in adults, age, behavior, children, choices, differences, friends, friendship, kids, life, life lessons, live and learn, peer pressure, peers, people, popular, relationships, things | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Duct Tape Prom

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Laura

This appeared on my Facebook this morning, and I just had to share. These are amazing!! I cannot fathom the hours that went into these creations, between the planning, designing, and finally, the actual construction. When I was in High … Continue reading →

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Would you give your teen a breathalyzer test?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Joy

I was cruising on the net this morning and came across this. I know we’ve talked about teens drinking before and I think we are all pretty much in agreement that we don’t hide alcohol and keep it a deep … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, adults, afraid, alcohol, bad habits, behavior, differences, drinking and driving, fears, getting drunk, life lessons, parent's, parenting, parties, peer pressure, people, problems, teenagers, things, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Keep your pants up in Chicago

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Joy

I will admit I’m not fond of this look but I just figured I was getting old.  But make sure to pull up your pants in Chicago.  They now have a $25 fine if you can see more than three … Continue reading →

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Teen dies in car crash

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Joy

This is very sad and it’s even more sad to us.  Our niece and nephew knew this girl, please listen to the video.  It also happened on my sister and brother in law’s road and the crossing is one that … Continue reading →

Posted in accidents, cars, children, choices, death, driving, emotions, fears, feelings, freedoms, friends, government, kids, laws, life, parent's, people, saftey, teenagers, thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

How movies have changed

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Joy

I can remember it was in 1970, I was 13 years old.  I was an avid reader and if a book I’d read was ever made into a movie, my mom and I would go see it.  I had read Love … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, choices, Father's, feelings, kids, mom, movies, parent's, people, reading, teenagers, thoughts, today's times, tv, violence | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments