How do I cope with my angry teenage daughter? After an somewhat nonsensical rant about how hard her life is (I wanted to chat with her about applying to colleges and how the process was going), she dropped the bomb that she doesn't trust me and therefore doesn't have to talk to me. [more inside]
posted by dzaz on Oct 18, 2009 - 39 answers

How does one deal with a pathological liar? It's an icky trait that I've come face to face with in the past year with not one but TWO people who just make up the craziest nonsense. [more inside]
posted by dzaz on Oct 2, 2009 - 39 answers

teacherfites: I've been a pretty decent middle school special educator for a few years now, working with all kinds of disabilities but most of my kids have behavioral issues. Not to be overconfident, but want to mention I've been nominated as Teacher of the Year in my state, but more importantly, I've become the go-to confidante for almost all of my students. So far, so good. [more inside]
posted by dzaz on Sep 24, 2009 - 21 answers

Is she fat? A question about a fictional British girl and whether or not she would actually be considered fat. [more inside]
posted by so much modern time on Sep 5, 2009 - 15 answers

How to learn to be a better mentor/supervisor to teenagers? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Aug 7, 2009 - 20 answers

Community college: am I asking all the right questions for my soon-to-be-senior daughter? [more inside]
posted by dzaz on Aug 6, 2009 - 37 answers

What are fun things for teenagers to see and do in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha on Aug 5, 2009 - 18 answers

Where can teenagers go dancing in greater Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Methylviolet on Aug 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Any insights on how I can help my daughter? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2009 - 48 answers

Does anyone remember a BBC kids' TV series from the 70s-80s featuring psychic teenagers? I last saw it in the mid-80s. [more inside]
posted by emjaybee on Jul 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Teacherfilter: Hurrah, another school year is fast approaching and I'm looking for 48-minute or less teambuilding activities I can use with my 8th grade students (all with emotional disabilities). This is my second year working with these scallawags and we have a silly, trusting relationship, but I want to start 8th grade with a bang! I'm looking for fun, in-class group activities that will continue to get them to think outside the box and help each other accomplish a goal. Anyone got any corporate/academic memories that would address this?
posted by dzaz on Jul 28, 2009 - 7 answers

My husband's 18 year old nephew may be moving in with us and I need some suggestions to make it a good experience. [more inside]
posted by Kimberly on Jun 26, 2009 - 15 answers

Please help me find the best laptops for our teens! Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by misha on Jun 16, 2009 - 16 answers

How much allowance should I be giving my kids and for what? [more inside]
posted by Mr.Me on May 28, 2009 - 29 answers

A close friend and I are embarking on a collegiate radio adventure through the wrist-slittingly fun world of teenage problems and angst. We're developing a list of musical sub-themes and came to one we like in theory but don't have much material for: Eating Disorders! Does anyone know of any (any) any (any) songs about Eating Disorders? Please share!
posted by Keter on Feb 2, 2009 - 22 answers

My neighbour’s eighteen-year-old daughter, let’s call her “Kay”, is in her last year of high school. She’s trying to decide on a post-secondary course of study for next year. I suspect she’s in the same boat that I, and most of my friends, were in when we graduated high school. To wit: we had virtually no idea of what educational and career options were actually out there; very little idea of what our temperaments and strengths actually were, let alone what kind of career path would suit them; and no clue how to go about researching and finding these things out. Moreover, I don't know how good her school's guidance counsellors are, but mine were next to, if not worse than, useless. What information and resources are out there for Kay to give her a good sense of what her options are and help her figure out what area of study would interest her and suit her abilities? [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Dec 8, 2008 - 18 answers

What exercises or experiences do you remember most from art class when you were a kid? Did you ever have an "aha!" moment, and, if so, what caused it? [more inside]
posted by nímwunnan on Nov 23, 2008 - 11 answers

A friend of mine has a fifteen-year-old daughter who was recently diagnosed with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). I'm looking for information and resources on parenting ODD-diagnosed/defiant and volatile kids to pass along to my friend: web sites, internet support groups, names of books to read, tips, insights and recommendations derived from personal experience, whatever you have that you think would be helpful. Thanks!
posted by orange swan on Nov 7, 2008 - 17 answers

My teenage cousin is staying up too late on the internet and my aunt has asked me to help her limit how much time she is spending on it. It is very similar to this question which has come before. But I'm looking for a software solution. [more inside]
posted by roshy on Nov 3, 2008 - 21 answers

I have about a hundred teenagers in a room for about two to four hours. What type of service project could we do on-site that would require little capital (less than $100), but could make a difference in someone's life here or somewhere around the world? We have lots of energy and time, but are lacking money and transportation.
posted by roaring beast on Oct 27, 2008 - 17 answers

How can you embarass a teenager who is sneaking out at night? A friend of mine (how cliche) has a daughter who is indulging in some early teen hijinks by sneaking out and basically getting into trouble. None of her actions are illegal or really THAT bad, but still the parents can't condone it. They've tried everything, taking her phone away, grounding her, taking her television, internet, away...nothing. It seems she feeds on that kind of resistance. So he's ready to try a new tactic. [more inside]
posted by jeff_w_welch on Oct 10, 2008 - 52 answers

Came home early to find one of our teenage daughters half naked on the couch with a guy? How should we deal with this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 - 63 answers

Sisterly advice to a boy turning 13? My half-brother's turning 13 and my stepmother wants everyone to send him words of advice. I've got nothing. Zip. [more inside]
posted by artychoke on Oct 6, 2008 - 33 answers

is "buffy the vampire slayer" an appropriate gift for a 13-year-old girl? [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Oct 6, 2008 - 30 answers

I'm going to be in Vienna from September 26 (early morning) - 29 (afternoon). I'm 18 years old and will be traveling with friends. What should we do/ see? I've been put in charge of figuring all this out, but apart from the obvious tourist things I don't know what's good. I guess I'm looking for more off-the-beaten-path stuff. Thank you! [more inside]
posted by howgenerica on Sep 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for interesting, not cheesy, ideas to get 8th-10th graders warmed up for an afternoon of writing and discussion. [more inside]
posted by lunalaguna on Jul 13, 2008 - 10 answers

Help us entertain a bunch of teenage girls! [more inside]
posted by clcapps on Jul 10, 2008 - 11 answers

Suggestions please re: pot smoking teenagers. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 - 36 answers

How do you entertain a 15 year old male tourist in Adelaide? [more inside]
posted by tabubilgirl on Jul 6, 2008 - 15 answers

I've sponsored the daughter of friends in a charity event. As part of the sponsorship, I can name a book for her to read. Here's where it gets interesting -- My friends' politics are left of center, while mine lean to the right, and I'd like to introduce their daughter to something she might not encounter otherwise. It should be age-appropriate and not over the top (like Atlas Shrugged). All suggestions appreciated.
posted by quidividi on Jul 2, 2008 - 51 answers

I'm planning a summer vacation with our three teenaged boys. 14 year old twins and a 13 year old. We've done the Florida/disney thing already and I'm looking for some ideas for a fun place to go where they'll have enough to keep them busy and out of trouble for a week. Budget is $7000 all in. Any thoughts out there?
posted by Scoops on May 27, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me find appropriate music for my Mage: The Ascension game set in 1997. [more inside]
posted by mr_book on May 21, 2008 - 18 answers

I recently came across an article about the lack of opportunities for teenagers in rapidly developed suburban/exurban communities. Can you help me find it again? [more inside]
posted by glibhamdreck on Apr 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me create a literary tour of both Aix-en-Provence and Paris. [more inside]
posted by annabellee on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help me figure out the titles of two movies that freaked me out as a child, one involving a space expedition and one involving a mummy. [more inside]
posted by Inspector.Gadget on Apr 14, 2008 - 9 answers

If you were writing a book/essay about the motivations of over-ambitious young people, where would you look for research? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Apr 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Adolescent angst-filter --- please recommend good books/movies about being the new kid in town. [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on Feb 23, 2008 - 33 answers

Please help my friend limit his daughter's access to the internet at night. [more inside]
posted by Turtles all the way down on Jan 16, 2008 - 26 answers

What popular movies were conceived of and/or written by the screenwriter when he or she were still in high school? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Jan 14, 2008 - 17 answers

Do you know a derogatory nickname for a town or city? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Dec 17, 2007 - 198 answers

Is there an easy to understand book on universal design suitable for an adolescent? [more inside]
posted by rosethorn on Dec 13, 2007 - 7 answers

I need help finding news about a group of high school sports players committing suicide in the northeast US. [more inside]
posted by daninnj on Oct 4, 2007 - 8 answers

Crowd control techniques for hundreds of unruly people (teenagers in this case)? More inside... [more inside]
posted by Alabaster on Sep 21, 2007 - 16 answers

Female 16. When I can expect her "like ummm you know like it's like you know um like really really ... " to you know like abate?
posted by johnny7 on Sep 19, 2007 - 47 answers

I am a father of a soon to be 14y/o son and an 11 y/o girl. Both me and my wife lost our fathers when we were about 10y/o (hers died, mine split) so we are blazing new territory here. We are basically clueless as far as how we should not only discipline but simply how to act or know what to expect in terms of what is normal for both our kids and ourselves with our kids. Is there anything out there that can be used as a guide to help us understand how to parent our children without having to pay someone to attend a touchy-feely conference? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2007 - 18 answers

What are good gifts from the US for German teenagers? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Jun 5, 2007 - 30 answers

Where can I find a special effects makeup artist in the Los Angeles area who would be willing to do a demo for a room full of teens for a cheap-ish price? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on May 8, 2007 - 5 answers

[ObnoxiousTeenagerFilter] I know a 60ish recently widowed lady who says "neighborhood teens" are terrorizing her where she lives and I'd like to take some action...but I'm not sure what to do other than lend a sympathetic ear. [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Apr 20, 2007 - 22 answers

I am a late 20s dude. I have two teenage sisters. What can we do while I am visiting them in Minneapolis? [more inside]
posted by samh23 on Nov 20, 2006 - 15 answers

Are teenagers the same around the world and through all cultures? [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Sep 23, 2006 - 20 answers