Parents’ guide – what to do and how to deal with runaway kids
My child is threatening to run away from home, what do I do? Is my child serious, or is he/she just testing my reactions? How do I deal with runaway kids? Each year, more than 1.5 million kids run away from home. Those runaway kids are at serious risk; dangers of a homeless life (such as […]
Running away from home – reasons why children do it
According to United States statistics, 1 in 7 kids (age 10 to 18 yrs) will run away from home. Running away from home is serious problem – at this point, it’s estimated that 1 to 3 million kids are homeless. There are many reasons why kids run away from home. Most runaway kids are teenagers, […]
Peer pressure: Helping kids to cope with exclusion and cliques
Negative peer pressure doesn’t necessarily mean your child is being persuaded by “toxic friends” to try cigarettes, beer, or drugs. Quite often, children are excluded by cliques and are left to feel miserable, unworthy of friendship, depressed, and unhappy. Most kids would rather be members of cliques, no matter what it takes to be accepted by […]
Importance of education – why knowledge is so powerful
Importance of education is noticeable in many aspects of our lives. Knowledge contributes to development of society, self empowerment, financial stability, and creating conditions for decent living. Understanding better the importance of education To understand the importance of education, take some time to consider few facts: -Think about your friends or people you know who have […]
