What Parents
Do Not See...
An Article By: Megan Bowman
Published:
5/20/2008
Why are runaways among teens
increasing dramatically?
Why has the amount of teens fighting
with their parents escalated?
Why do we see so many children growing
up to hate their parents?
It might be because so many parents of
the 21st century brush teen troubles off as a �phase.�
They are so afraid to admit that their
child may need medical help because they might think that they have
failed as parents.
That is not the case.
It may not be the parent�s fault that
the kid has problems.
It may be because they yearn to be
popular, or their desire to be �cool� has become so important.
They may be literally changing who they
are to be someone every one would like, and their parents do not
understand.
They think that their teens are just
being teens, but it is much deeper than that.
My personal belief is that if parents
just took 30 minutes to an hour to talk things out with their teens,
it would make things a lot better as a family.
But that is not enough.
Parents need to have an open mind, and
many of them do not.
But the choice is up to them. Talking is
the key.
Dual Credit Classes: Really A Good Idea?
An
Article By: Summer Patton
Published:
5/6/2008
Sports, clubs and work are extremely common activities on high
school students� agendas.
Many students are so busy with
extra-curricular activities that they find it difficult to make time
for school work.
While the normal high school classes can
seem overwhelming to some, others feel the need to excel.
Many experience extreme pressure to get
ahead and even begin taking college classes while still in high
school.
But, many ask: Is this really a good
idea?
My answer: absolutely.
This year, as a senior in high school, I
have taken a total of six college classes.
These classes have given others, as well
as me, an opportunity to get ahead while taking advantage of
free college classes.
While the stress of undertaking all
these extra classes can be overwhelming, I am so glad I did it.
These classes gave me an idea of what to
expect for next year.
I feel like after taking these classes,
I am so much more prepared for what will be expected of me next
year.
In addition, I have received 18 hours of
college credit, which is more than one semester in college.
These college classes have not only
prepared me for my future, they have also put me a step ahead.
The best part of all, though, is that I
am receiving college credit but not having to pay for the college
class.
I am planning to attend
West Virginia
University
in the fall, where each class can cost as much as $200.
Taking the classes here has allowed me
to save over a thousand dollars.
That makes me and my parents happy.
If not for any other reason, saving
money is reason enough to put in the extra effort.
The pressure of taking college classes
while still attending high school can be a lot, I must admit.
But, the benefits of taking these
classes far out-weigh the drawbacks.
The money saved, and the knowledge
gained through these classes will benefit me in the long-run.
For anyone who is considering taking
these classes in upcoming years, I highly recommend it.
As I have learned from these classes, a
little extra effort really will take you a long way.
