March 31, 2008
· Filed under At Risk Teens, Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Parenting, Pure, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Gangs, Teen Help, Teen Help Programs, Teen Runaways, Troubled Teens, problem teens, rebellious teens · Tagged At Risk Teens, Parents Unviersal Resource Experts, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Gangs, Troubled Teens
Youth gang activity is a significant problem in the United States. The following are statistics related to youth violence and gang activities:
- 14 percent of teens are gang members (according to a survey in Denver)
- 89 percent of serious violent crimes committed by teens were committed by gang members
- Gang members are 60 percent more likely to be killed
- The average age of a gang member is 17 to 18 years old
- 25 percent of gang members are between the age of 15 and 17
- Police reports indicate that 6 percent of gang members are female and that 39 percent of gangs have female members
- Of female gang members:
- 78 percent have been in a gang fight
- 65 percent carry a weapon for protection
- 39 percent have attacked someone with a weapon
- Youth gang activity by area type:
- 72 percent of large cities
- 33 percent of small cities
- 56 percent of suburban counties
- 24 percent of rural counties
- 51 percent overall
- Youth gang activity by region:
- 74 percent in the West
- 52 percent in the Midwest
- 49 percent in the South
- 31 percent in the Northeast
- 51 percent overall
For more information on Teen Gangs.
By Sue Scheff, Parents Universal Resource Experts
March 25, 2008
· Filed under At Risk Teens, Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Parenting, Pure, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Help, problem teens · Tagged At Risk Teens, Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Sue Scheff, Summer Camps, Summer Programs, Teen Help, Troubled Teens
Are you strugging with your teen or pre-teen? Are they good kids, starting to make some bad choices?
Summer is almost here and summer programs are filling up fast. With many teens a good positive summer experience can help build their self esteem and help motivate them academically.
There are many great summer camps – www.campfinders.com is one service that has helped hundreds of families for many years.
For more information contact Parents Universal Resource Experts.
March 23, 2008
· Filed under At Risk Teens, Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Parenting, Pure, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Help, Teen Help Programs, Troubled Teens, problem teens, rebellious teens · Tagged At Risk Teens, Difficult Teens, Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Parenting Teens, problem teens, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Help, Troubled Teens
You see them everywhere you go – rebellious teenagers whose attitudes, language and behaviors are disrespectful and inappropriate. Is it an unavoidable part of growing up or a more serious sign of a truly angry kid?
More than 80 percent of teachers surveyed said students today are, in fact, more disrespectful than ever before – talking back, cheating, bullying, cursing. Is this the most uncivil generation in history? And if so, are they learning it from adults, the media, our fast-paced culture? Where do we draw the line when it comes to rebellious teenagers?
Personal Insights on what drives an angry kid
In
Civil Wars, you’ll hear from rebellious teenagers whose bad behavior had them on the verge of getting kicked out of school… and how they turned their lives around. You’ll see entire schools that have eliminated bullying and violence and learn why they believe having well-mannered, civil kids is so important.
This is not a subject kids like to talk about with adults, but once they hear each angry kid in Civil Wars tell their stories, they’ll open up so that the entire family comes away with a whole new perspective.
Order now to get your own insights into the lives of rebellious teenagers. You’ll learn how to deal with an
angry kid.
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March 14, 2008
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Do any of these labels sound familiar?
•Truancy (Excessive Absences)
•Multiple Suspension/Detentions
•Expulsion
•Academic Failure/Grades Dropping – Underachiever
•Social Withdrawal – Isolating themselves
•Poor Decision Making
•Peer Relationship Problems; Fights; Arguments
•Choosing the Wrong Peer Group
•Defiant/Anger/Violent/Rage/Rebellious – Conduct Disorder
•Confrontational Behavior/Acting Out
•Refusal to accept Accountability for their Actions
•Depression/Bipolar/Oppositional Defiance Disorder
•Involvement in Cult Activities – Gang Activity
Does any of the above sound familiar? If so it may be time to start searching for healthy and safe alternative schools or programs. Whether they are local or out of the area, after conferring with a school guidance counselor or therapist, you may determine that a different academic setting may benefit your child. Absences and Suspension Rates (or Incident reports) are useful indicators of student academic or behavioral problems. Most truancy and incident rates increase with grade levels. Another words, this will most likely escalate rather than go away if not addressed. We always recommend parents to seek local adolescent therapy* prior to residential placement.
Incidents rates are on the rise and school expulsion have increased, nearly doubled in the High Schools within the past three years. The zero tolerance rates may be attributed to this rise in numbers, however it is a clear indication that some teens are truly struggling and need outside help. This is has to do with many factors:
• Population Increase, which leads to overcrowding in the schools
• Lack of ACCEPTANCE of our Cultural Diversity
• Family Conflicts – Marital Issues (Divorce, Separation, etc.)
• Stress and Anger Management Problems
• Lack of Communication and the skills to communicate with Today’s Teens.
• Ineffective or Inconsistence Parenting/Discipline Strategies
• Substance Abuse (Drugs and/or Alcohol)
• Undiagnosed Learning Disabilities – ADD/ADHD/LD
• Zero Tolerance Level at Schools
• LACK OF AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SERVICES
Do you have a struggling teen? At risk teens? Defiant Teen? Teen Depression? Problem Teen? Difficult Teen? Teen Rage? Teen Anger? Teen Drug Use? Teen Gangs? Teen Runaways? Bipolar? ADD/ADHD? Disrespectful Teen? Out of Control Teen? Peer Pressure?
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March 8, 2008
· Filed under Blogroll, Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Parenting, Pure, Sue Scheff, Teen Help, Teen Help Programs, Teen Runaways · Tagged At Risk Teens, Parent's Universal Resource Experts, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Help, Teen Runaways, Troubled Teens
One of any parent’s greatest fears is a missing child.
Each year, one million troubled teens from every social class, race and religion run away from home. Unfortunately, for American families, that number continues to rise.
Confused, pressured and highly impressionable teens follow their peers into bad choices. In most cases, runaway teenagers want to escape the rules and regulations of their family and household. Disagreements with parents leave them unhappy and frustrated to the point of rebellion. Naiveté leads them to believe they could survive outside the nest; and dreams of a life without parental guidance, rules and punishment seem ideal.
The dangers of a runaway lifestyle are obvious. Afraid and desperate, teens on the street are easy targets for robbery, rape, prostitution, drug addiction and violent crime. While the official Runaway Hotline cites nine out of ten teens return home or are returned home by the police within a month, any amount of time on the street can change a child forever. Protecting our children from a potential runaway situation is incredibly important; the problem is serious, and the effects are severe.
My name is Sue Scheff™, and through my organization, Parents Universal Resource Experts, I am working to keep America’s teens safe. A troubled teenager is a difficult and uphill battle, but you are not alone! As parents, we must work together to educate and support each other through the crisis. The best resource is that of someone who has been there; and at P.U.R.E.™, parents can find the information and support of so many dealing with the same situations.
Are you worried that your troubled teen will run away from home? We have compiled some of the most helpful resources on teenage runaways.
Looking for support or professional help? Visit our website, Help Your Teens. Our consultation service is free of charge and available to any parent seeking help. You are not alone!
Youth gang activity is a significant problem in the United States. The following are statistics related to youth violence and gang activities:
