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What do today's Teens Need most to become Successful

Many Parents wonder what teens need most to make it in today's world. Britt Rathbone, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with teens, has seven answers:

Self - Respect. Teens need to know their strong points. They must learn to highlight their strengths. And they need to accept that they are not perfect

Goals. Teens should have some idea of where they want to go and what they want to be

Communication skills. Teens need to express themselves calmly and effectively

Social skills. Teens to know how to to behave in a variety of situation

Stress Management. Teens need skills in solving problems. And they need to know how to relax

Exercise. This is necessary for top physical and mental health.

Family support. This may be the most important of all. It provides teens a foundation for achieving the other six habits and qualities. They may not show it the way they did as small children. But teens need your love and acceptance very much.

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Author

My name is Saad ... I am a Mechanical Engineer (by profession) ... my hobby is teaching math to children. I have an 11 years old son, he is in grade 6 and his name is Farid (you can e-mail him if you want at the same address indicated below). I live in Montreal Canada for the last 25 years (I am originally from Egypt).

If you have comments or suggestions, or you want to write to my son .. E-mail us at smedleg@securenet.net

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