I noted in my recent review of the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teens book that I do believe that many of the topics covered in this tome would be good for parents to discuss with their children. In fact, I might recommend getting this book and letting your teen pick a story to read and discuss. That way, it helps to open the lines of communication between parent and child.
One story that I found particularly moving from this book was entitled "Aunt Cathy." It is about a girl who got in a fight with her parents for not letting her attend a coed party. She spent the entire weekend angy and when her father dropped her off at school on Monday morning she slammed the car door and left without saying goodbye. Her father had a heart attack that morning and died. Her Aunt Cathy admitted to also having been in an unresolved fight with him, and together they were able to begin to heal from their pain and guilt.
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We are buying a house out in the country and she is sad about missing her old friends. But I know she can make a whole lot more. She is excited to get supplies and clothes.
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My daughter is most excited about being able to join the young marines!
ReplyDeleteOnly school shopping so far, hopefully that will change!
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She's excited about going to a new school!
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My daughter is excited to be back with her friends. She enjoys school.
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shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
My oldest is starting middle school this week so everything is new and exciting for her.
ReplyDeleteMy tween is most excited about moving back near his friends.
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My tween is most excited about co-coaching Upward cheerleading - okay, not really school related, but she is homeschooled and Upward is one of her activities.
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My tween is most excited about going to the middle school this year, and she also has my old college roommate for math.
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My daughter is excited to just be able to attend school...on April 27th at tornado leveled her school. Our community has been fortunate enough that a Jr. College donated space for our kids to attend school. She has a new found appreciation for getting her education.
ReplyDeleteI think they are just missing some of their friends more so than school!
ReplyDeletejenblizzard@yahoo.com
She is excited cuz she found out a good friend is in her homeroom
ReplyDeletelaurie1993@verizon.net
getting to hang out with friends
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