Help me brainstorm ideas for presenting an unusual necklace. [more inside]
posted by Knowyournuts on Nov 17, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm 16 years old. I have (though somewhat borderline) Asperger's and I'm highly intellectually (verbal, not quite visual-spatial) gifted. I don't do well in school, you could say I'm an "underachiever". I graduate high school this year. I will most likely not get into either of my top universities in the city (I'm Canadian, btw). I don't mind taking next year (from graduation until I'm 17.5) to "mature a bit" but eventually I want to go to school overseas. I need to prove to my parents I can live alone... without actually living alone. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 13, 2009 - 30 answers

My oldest daughter is turning 13--I need birthday gift ideas! [more inside]
posted by midwestguy on Jun 9, 2009 - 22 answers

High school is ending, I'm lost. What's a boy supposed to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 22, 2009 - 53 answers

A 17 year old I know is on the verge of running away from home. How can I help him without getting in legal trouble? [more inside]
posted by symbollocks on Mar 30, 2009 - 20 answers

I have two "significant events" upcoming for my son; he will turn 18 in mid-March and graduate from high school in May. Looking for great gift ideas that will stand the test of time. [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit on Feb 18, 2009 - 52 answers

How should I style my hair? 18 year old male with a huge forehead and thick hair... [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Feb 11, 2009 - 8 answers

HELP! middle school/high school short story bookfilter *for Christmas! [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Dec 12, 2008 - 1 answer

I really feel my 13 year old son pulling away from me. He text msgs a ton with his friends and just the time we spend together now is minimal. I know this is totally normal adolescent development but it still hurts me inside. Can you suggest things we might do together now to connect? Watching a movie with me is even hard to get him to do. He is a normal well adjusted kid---no problems in school. We usually eat dinner together as a family and I am here when he gets home from school and usually fix his breakfast and see him in the morning for 15 mins til he is out the door. He is my youngest child and it feels sad to not have things we do in common anymore. I used to walk him to school in 6th grade under the guise of giving our dog her daily walk but this year that ended. Help!
posted by seekingsimplicity on Nov 13, 2008 - 42 answers

Daughter is 16 and got her license a few months ago--she had her permit for a year before that and drove often with us (parents). So now we are looking at used cars for her--preferably under 10K, safe and decent city driving gas mileage. Of course she has her ideas--BMW, Jeep, Infinity, etc. Yeah right.
posted by sandra194 on Sep 4, 2008 - 61 answers

Can anyone suggest cool clothing stores in the Seattle - Bellingham area for a cool/funky teen? [more inside]
posted by knolan on Aug 3, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the name of the book I read in 5th grade (as part of the curriculum) about a boy who finds a magic traveling alleyway in his neighborhood and meets the inhabitants, including an old "bag lady" who sews sweaters from bits of trashed yarn and an adolescent girl who ... wears roller skates, maybe? To clarify, these people live in houses that are inside the alley, and the alley itself (or the entrance to it, at least) moves every so often. I've been wondering about this book for years and can't seem to find reference to it. Thanks! (Bonus questions inside) [more inside]
posted by radiosig on Jul 19, 2008 - 10 answers

This is for my daughter, she is absolutely in love with Louise Rennison and wants to read something that is similar and British, in preparation for her trip to England. [more inside]
posted by ptm on Jul 17, 2008 - 5 answers

What present should my mother get for her 13/14 year old nephew? Complications within. [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Jul 15, 2008 - 11 answers

What really fun, random, and cheap activities can I do with a bus full of thirty 16-year olds thoughout the western USA? [more inside]
posted by benji on Jun 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Recommendations of things not to miss in Amsterdam on trip this month [more inside]
posted by maxg94 on Jun 12, 2008 - 15 answers

I just found out my 14 year old niece broke both her femur and tibia and will be in a cast from hip to toe for the next 6 weeks! I want to put together a care package - any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by bahama mama on Jun 7, 2008 - 17 answers

Can you help me to convince my son (almost 14) to wear his helmet while skateboarding and biking, instead of giving up these activities because I insist he comply (or walk.) None of his friends wear helmets even though our state law says they must up to the age 16. We have been through a few different styles already to accomodate his cool factor, but nothing suits him but the wind in his hair and his mother out of his face. I hate that he's abandoning riding or skating over this.
posted by maloon on Jun 6, 2008 - 62 answers

I'm looking for gift ideas for my daughter's sixteenth birthday. She's not into the traditional Sweet 16 routine but still, I feel like the gift has to be more significant than a regular old B-day gift. About her: musical hippie type (has good guitar and equipment already), California girl relocated to Moscow Idaho two years ago; mellow, sweet girl. ANY ideas greatly appreciated.
posted by knolan on May 27, 2008 - 26 answers

Why are there no good books on relationships for teenagers? [I could use one.] [more inside]
posted by LSK on May 9, 2008 - 12 answers

Teen MusicalTheaterFilter: Audition song for teen girl- make it a good one! [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Mar 18, 2008 - 23 answers

What are safe jobs a 16-year old girl could do if she lacked proof of legal work eligibility? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2008 - 14 answers

My soon-to-be 14 year old is freaking me out. He has setup elaborate fictional profiles online that seem to be begging for sympathy, attention, shock, and probably many other things. These profiles are graphic and tell fictional tales of an abused childhood and severe mental illness(es) including OCD, bipolar, depression, and ADD. I need a lot of advice on how to proceed! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2008 - 72 answers

Help my daughter find a program allowing her to work/travel in Europe. [more inside]
posted by GregWithLime on Dec 16, 2007 - 6 answers

The 17-year-old son of a friend from Austria is into hip-hop. He'll be visiting NYC on 7-10 December and wants to know how to find out about concerts, venues, etc. Can anybody tell me the relevant websites to send him to?
posted by seeminglee on Nov 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Can an 13 year old be expelled from a charter school in Chicago because she is pregnant? [more inside]
posted by kimdog on Nov 27, 2007 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend any good manga series for 12 to 14-year-old boys? [more inside]
posted by davetill on Nov 13, 2007 - 18 answers

Can you identify two 90's TV shows/movies? [more inside]
posted by ramenopres on Nov 8, 2007 - 8 answers

Suggest a book for a female turning 16 with attention whore syndrome. [more inside]
posted by h2 on Oct 9, 2007 - 22 answers

I'm looking for a book: read this at least 13 years ago. (in paperback) A teenage boy and girl are making their way through a postapocalyptic America. It was a trilogy, I believe, and I only recall reading two books in the series. [more inside]
posted by dubold on Oct 3, 2007 - 36 answers

How can I help my teenage sister deal with her horrible social anxiety? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on Sep 27, 2007 - 19 answers

Stumped for birthday present filter: Ideas for a 12-year-old girl who has everything? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Sep 26, 2007 - 44 answers

Where can a teen get free, discrete counseling in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2007 - 4 answers

TeenWeekendFilter: What can I do/Where can I go on a Friday/Saturday/Sunday night at 16 years old in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by alona on Jul 22, 2007 - 7 answers

I've been "mentoring" a kid with Asperger's Syndrome for years. He's about to graduate from High School and he needs a Summer job. I need recommendations on how to make this as smooth as possible for him. [more inside]
posted by lekvar on May 3, 2007 - 14 answers

I have two children. One is a male teenager [17], and the other is an infant girl. Soon after my daughter was born I discovered that my son had been looking up porn fiction on the net. I was disturbed by the content. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 25, 2007 - 28 answers

How can I make my household more functional and less antagonistic this summer? Tons of details inside. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Apr 11, 2007 - 34 answers

Charity Gift: 16-year-old girl wants a silver wristwatch. Price range is about $35. No other information available about the girl; anonymous gift from tree at work. What hip watches meet these criteria?
posted by JDC8 on Nov 21, 2006 - 15 answers

I have a compound question...part one is about the safe-guards of the Nintendo Wii and the other is about how to handle a related situation with my teenage boys... [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Smith on Nov 1, 2006 - 32 answers

We need a quick introduction to the world of teen modelling. My friend's 15 year-old daughter has been "scouted" a couple of times, and he's not sure how seriously to take their recommendations, invitations to Milan etc. - all at the parent's expense. His daughter seems like a sensible kid (to me), and so far hasn't been particularly enthusiastic except for the opportunity for a bit of fun or a trip somewhere. He's wondering how much of this is for real, and when the games are going to start. Anyone know how this works, or have experience with teen models in the house?
posted by sneebler on Aug 16, 2006 - 12 answers

Need juvenile boot camp recomendations for a troubled 14 year old, particularly around Virginia but anywhere will do. [more inside]
posted by exhilaration on May 9, 2006 - 13 answers

What websites are all the cool kids looking at these days? [more inside]
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion on May 4, 2006 - 29 answers

Weekend job for 17 year old in Los Angeles? Preferably in the San Fernando Valley. Or suggestions on other ways to get money? Like getting ads put on my car? [more inside]
posted by joshuak on Apr 27, 2006 - 25 answers

Book suggestions for a 13-year-old. [more inside]
posted by graventy on Dec 6, 2005 - 51 answers

How hard is it to volunteer to help rebuild the Gulf Coast? I have a troubled teenager who would benefit from a month of different location and work. Anyone know of an organized program? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2005 - 18 answers

What to expect from a dermatologist who specializes in teen acne? [more inside]
posted by nj_subgenius on Aug 31, 2005 - 10 answers

TVFilter: I'm trying to identify two TV shows. Both are from the early 90s (IIRC). The first features a teen who secretly works for a spy agency. The second is a gritty film-noir-style detective show that takes place in the 40s-50s. [more inside]
posted by Civil_Disobedient on Jun 22, 2005 - 4 answers

What films available on DVD would you recommend for a suburban American 13-year old girl with mainstream tastes? My niece acquired a portable DVD-player last winter. Her birthday is coming up and I'd like to get her some great movies that she might not discover by herself and that'd hold up to repeated viewing.
posted by tinfixture on May 1, 2005 - 49 answers

teen girl psychology filter: I'm acting in a production where I do a short monologue in which I ask God to please make my period come. I understand in a sort of surface way why a girl would want that, but not really. Are any of you women or girls who couldn't wait (can't wait, if you're young enough) to get your first period (menstrual cycle)? If so, why? Please make me understand. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Apr 26, 2005 - 26 answers

Christmas gift for a boy aged 13 going on 18? [+] [more inside]
posted by TiredStarling on Dec 9, 2004 - 5 answers