Older Kids More Apt to See Admitting Mistakes to Parents As Right Thing to Do
Even if they believe they could be punished, older kids are more likely than younger children to view confessing to a misdeed as the right thing to do, according to University of Michigan researchers. And, kids of all ages who anticipate that a parent would feel happy about a child’s confession — even if they might be punished — were found to be more likely to come forward rather than conceal transgressions.
Friends of Teens with Eating Disorders Unsure Where to Turn
Without resources at school, with no one to turn to, teenagers struggle to begin the conversation about eating disorders among their peers.
Social Challenges of Middle School
So many adolescent changes unfold in middle school, most young people find it an emotionally challenging experience.