It is common for children to feel like their parents are too reserved in letting them live their own lives. Sometimes this is because the child is just pushing boundaries and maturing a little faster than the parent realizes, and other times it is because the parent is attempting to control the child’s life. There are many reasons for the need to control your child, from being a

Running away is a major decision. You may need some time to think about whether you want to "run" or not. There are many reasons why young people would want to run away from home–some of them good, and some of them not so good. Remember to think of the bad things that can happen. Probably the most important thing for young people to understand is that running away is a lot harder, and a

Whether escaping from an abusive household or looking for adventure, there are a number of reasons why someone would run away from home. Trying to survive on your own is difficult, especially if you're used to having your basic needs taken care of by your parents. Take care to choose the right person to join you on your travels, and learn the basic survival techniques necessary to

Having trusted adults in your life is important. Trusted adults are people you can turn to when you have a problem, when something bad is happening to you, or when you have embarrassing or difficult questions. Trusted adults may range from your parents to teachers to religious leaders. To find a trusted adult, make a list of adults in your life, decide which of these adults makes you

As a teenager, you'll be starting high school, making new friends, and most likely dating. Your hormones are racing the most in these few years, so it can be quite a roller coaster ride, but by the time you are a junior or senior, they are settled. Make the best of it by taking the advice below, so that you can remember good things from the past when you are an adult. You will be an

Being a teenage girl isn't the easiest thing in the world. Some people treat you like a little girl, some people load you with responsibilities you don't feel ready for. You might be having mood swings as your body changes. The things in life you used to think were important might not matter anymore and things you didn't have to worry about are on your mind constantly. Survival rates

It happens to the best of us. One day, you look around the halls at school, and all you can see are couples. Holding hands, smooching, and looking so... happy. All of a sudden, you realize that (gasp!) you're single! You might feel upset, but recognize that being single in your teens is completely normal, and actually comes with tons of benefits that your partnered-up friends may miss

Not feeling confident is one of the most common issues for women all over the world. Sadly, because black females belong to a minority group, they often perceive themselves as not being as good as other girls. This inferiority might be based in their socially influenced perception of race, social status, age, height, weight, or perceived level of attractiveness. Furthermore, black girls

Seventh grade can be an especially stressful time in your life. It usually falls right at the moment when you’re transitioning from childhood to adolescence, which also means experiencing all the social and physical adjustments associated with puberty. Sometimes, your confidence can take a hit when you’re dealing with so many changes. However, if you take time to actively change your

Self-loathing is a serious problem for thousands of people. It can be very difficult to drag yourself out of the muck alone, and it does require a lot of support from others, but you can learn concrete strategies for changing your perspective, loving yourself and your body, and staying positive in your outlook on life. You should be in control of your own life, and you can learn