We used to laugh when our teenage kids griped about all they had to do and their lack of peace of mind. What did they have to worry about? Life was furnished to them – all they had to do was consume it. But that may not be the case anymore. Today, the pressure on our kids is relentless. The demands are huge – the expectations from home and school are stacked on top of each other.
The stress mess
In their academic world alone, the desire to belong, to be part of the accepted crowd is intense. It might be the world of achievement or the world of the slacker or the performer or the athlete. Whatever group it is, the fear of being embarrassed or rejected can be lethal.
Dad, peace of mind is the perfect prescription for …
* When the biggest jerk in the whole school asks your daughter to the prom.