The summer is a fabulous time when kids get a break from school and have all the time in the world to hang out with friends. You do have to keep in mind that your parents can say no if you and your friends don't behave well.
As school comes to an end and summer starts up, almost all of us are dying to go to the beach or on adventures, but we may not be allowed to. Our behavior accumulates as we slowly grow up into young adults, and if yours hasn't been the most
This article marks my final contribution to Your Parenting Info. On June 26th, I'll begin attending the United States Air Force Academy, making it impossible to continue writing. However, I am looking forward to my future with the United States Air Force and the opportunities presented to me. In
Finals always appear to be a daunting task, and to many of us they are.  But believe me, they are not as frightening as they appear.   The key to success with finals is studying your way through the semester. All teachers give tests on each chapter or section that
As a young adult, everyone tells you the same things: "It's all about confidence," "Confidence is key," etc. For the longest time, I was a complete skeptic. I thought that the value of confidence was completely made up. It was a mystified gift made up by adults as a
Everyday we hear from parents how dangerous driving is and how cautious we need to be. And to be honest I agree wholeheartedly. The chances of getting into a car accident increase dramatically just by speeding even 10 miles above the limit, and the same goes for distracted and
I have this theory that I have an easier time focusing in my room when the room is clean and organized. For me, the clutter seems to distract me. Maybe it is just my OCD telling me to clean, or maybe it is more. Maybe the mess symbolizes the
For those of you around my age, you should be getting your license soon, or perhaps you already have it. At least in New Hampshire, the new driver law says that for the first six months that you have a license you can only drive around one non-family member
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is here. I am in the final quarter of my high school career and honestly I could not care less. At this point, it seems like there is nothing driving me forward anymore. I currently have all A's, I have secured my position in the
With spring and warm weather comes prom. Â If you are going to prom it may be quite hectic trying to get everyone together to plan everything. Â Well, I have a few simple tips that will solve everything.
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There are times in life when you will disagree with other people. That is the nature of life, it happens. If you never disagree with anyone else, you are going to spend your entire life getting pushed around or entirely lack opinions, both of which are bad. However, as
Being in high school you are allowed much more free rein in course selection. Back in middle school our classes were chosen for us. However, in high school we can choose what courses we want to take. From wood shop to cooking to drawing, there's a lot to choose