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 Teen's Page

This page has all the information listed under the "For Teen's" title on the Site Link bar to the left.  You will find a wealth of information on each topic.  The right side of the page is filled with links by topic for additional study.

Teen's  Links

Listed below are TIPS on the various topics listed for Parents.  There are ADDITONAL LINKS provided as well for your research.

Informational Links

The FBI's child page

Teen Health Links

Teen Driving Tips from a young driver.

Driving Home Safe - Good Site

Get-A-Sitter.com

ABC Babysit

Driving with friends

Driving seems like such a leap for us when we can't drive. Getting that license means new found freedom.  As with all of our freedoms, there is a responsibility to go with it.

When you are driving with your friends in the car, you are responsible for them.  If you have an accident and hurt or kill one or all of them, you will be held accountable.  You will also never get over it, yourself.

If you are riding in someone else's car, the roles are reversed. If you think the driver is being unsafe, get out of the car.

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TIPS: Rules for Driving

When ever you drive or go with another driver.

1. No Alcohol. Not Ever.

2. Seatbelts must be on every time. No Exception.

3. Just because another drive has a turn signal on does not mean they will turn.

4. Don't take chances.

5. Don't speed. Tickets are expensive.

Safety on dates

When you are out on a date, you are with someone that is not part of your family.  It is hard to get to know someone well in a short time. Always be prepared to look out for yourself.

Never let anyone give you a drink. Buy and handle your own drink from the minute it is poured till you set down the empty glass. Never set your glass down or leave it.

Always carry a cell phone and let your parents know where you are going to be and with whom.

If your date treats you bad, call your folks or a trusted friend. Never go off by yourself with someone who treats you poorly or is a stranger.

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TIPS: Rules for Dating

When ever they go out.

1. Buy your own drink no matter what it is.

2. Always keep your drink in your hand and don't taste anyone elses.

3. If you feel sick or drunk, call a trusted adult and tell them you feel sick and are coming home or have them come get you.  Never  leave with an acquaintance  or date without telling someone you trust.

4. Don't go out with anyone you don't know and trust.

5. Trust your gut feelings.

When I am babysitting

Babysitting is one of the most enjoyable and time-honored part-time jobs any teen can have.  Taking care of a child is also a huge responsibility and the fact that you are trusted with a child is something to be proud of.

There are a few simple rules that will help you be a great babysitter and keep you and your little persons safe. 

Some of the rules keep you safe from those that might prey on you while you are with someone else's child.   Others are designed to help you ensure your little person's safety.

Remember, you should always direct all of your attention to the children you are watching.  However, you should also be vigilant about your own safety.  This is especially so if you venture our with the children you are sitting.  A, pretty, young, teenage girl with a couple of children is an irresistable target to a thug.  They know you won't abandon the children and that those kids will make you slower to react.

Following the rules will make you a safer and more appreciated sitter.  When word gets around that you follow these rules, you will have more offers for babysitting than you want.

Be Safe and HAVE FUN!

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TIPS: Babysitters

Before You Begin A New Sitting Job

1. Ask about the rules that they have.
   

2. Ask about what kind of evenings away they are planning. i.e. dinner, movies, parties, weekend trips.

3. Find out what each child likes and dislikes.

4. If either parent gives you the creeps, especially the father, don't take the job.

5. Let them know up front if you are going to rely on them to transport you to and from their home.

6. Let them know even if you live next door, you will always expect them to get you home safely if you can't drive yourself.  Never walk by yourself.

7. Let them know you will call them if there is trouble no matter what.

When you get to their home

1. Ge there about 15 minutes early. Never late.
   

2. Ask for a detailed list of contact numbers.
   

3. Go over the rules for the evening with them in front of the children.
   

4. Relax but be vigilant. don't let phone callers know that you are alone with the children.

5. If someone threatening comes to the door, let them know you are home. Do not remain silent and hide. They may assume that no one is home and break in.  Then you will have to deal with them.  When in doubt, Dial 911.

6. HAVE FUN!
   

When they arrive home.

1. Tell the parents about what happened during the evening.  If there is a lot of bad news to tell, wait until the drive home or call back when you get home. Don't give a bad report in front of the kids.
   

2. Make sure you tell the parents if any of the kids became ill or was hurt. Little falls, scrapes, bumps should be reported.

3. Thank them and ask for your money.
   

The Internet-Teens

Using the internet is fun. There are games and cool sites with load of pictures and information. You can find information and pictures on all your favorite music and TV starts.

Unfortunately there are some people out there who use it to sell stuff that is not for teens.  These same people also tie their sites to legitimate sites by the key words you use to search with.   That means that you might come upon some stuff that is very offensive and ugly.   If you do, just close your browser as many times as it takes to get it off your computer desktop.

There are also people who use the internet to tell lies. 

Never give out your name to anyone you chat with on the internet. Never meet with anyone you don't know after chatting with them on the internet.

There is some great stuff on the internet, just be careful and keep your mom and dad involved and informed.

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TIPS: The Rules

The internet

1. Never give out your personal information on the internet. don;t tell your last name, your address, phone number of city where you live.

2. Never, Ever agree to meet anyone you meet  on the internet. NOT EVER.

3. Never keep secrets from your parents about persons you chat with online.

4. Remember people that you chat with may not be who they say they are. Some of these persons pretend to be teenage girls or boys and in fact are adults that want to meet with you and hurt you.

5. If anyone begins to ask you questions about you that are embarassing or make you feel uncomfortable, tell you parents and remember their chat name.  If they send you emails,  print them out for your parents or someone you trust.

6. If someone begins to chat with you on the internet with innappropriate or profane language or send this same stuff to you in email. Tell you parents or someone you trust and ask them to call the police.

The Telephone-Teens

The telephone is your best friend. You know it, we know it and thats okay.  There are some things to remember when you answer the phone.

First, if someone calls you do not know, do not tell them your name. This is information that may be used by them at another time to trick you with.

Second, just because they know your name does not mean they know you or your family.  Remember, the phonebook has your name in it.

If the caller asks to talk to your parents, tell the caller that they are outside or replacing a light bulb.

Never tell them that you parents are gone.

Also, set rules for yourself with the phone. Tell your friends when you can and cannot accept calls.  Let your parents know your rules and they will respect them and you.

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How to handle Bullies

Everyone has a run-in with a bully at some time in their life. These bullies have many reasons for targeting other teens with violent words and actions. Most of these individuals are bullied by a parent, sibling or rival.  They learned to be aggresive and violent from those that bully them. 

Most of them have poor self-esteem and want to intimidate someone else to make them selves feel strong.

Others feel outcast and target teens that they think will be impressed or scared by their violent ways.

What you want to do is stay away from these teens.  If they won't leave you alone or try to hurt you, Tell your parents, the teacher or someone you trust.  Teenage bullies are more dangerous than the ones you saw in grade school. 

If a bully threatens you with violence, you should take it seriously. Tell your teacher and your parents immediately. Assume all threats are real and take comments about guns, knives, bombs, etc as the truth.

If the bully tries to hurt you, defend yourself, then tell your teacher and parents.

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TIPS: Bullies & Thugs

Bully Survival Teens

1. No bully, big or small wants you to stand up to them.

2. Take all threats seriously as well as comments about guns, knives, and bombs.
   

3. Avoidance is the best first solution but not always possible.
   

4. Defending yourself by standing up to the bully is the next best option. The bully may win but will have a new-found respect for you and probably pick another target next time. Never agree to fight with a bully.  fight only when attached and then only if you cannot get away.
   

5. Always tell someone you trust and let the bully know you are not alone.
   

6. Ask your friends to stand with you against the bully.

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Childviolence.com
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