Studies
like the one conducted by the University College London and the
University of Warwick seemed a survey of 10,000 Americans found that
happy adolescents reported higher revenues to reach 29 years. In
fact , very happy teens earned 30% more than their less fortunate ,
even taking into account other variables such as IQ and educational
levels .
All research indicates that interaction is what makes them happy teenagers. Community and connection with peers is what they need, not a trip to the mall where your bank account is sure to be emptied.
As a mother of a child of twelve, he was worried. You see, my daughter and her friends did not connect . For example, my daughter recently had some friends and spent all the time on their phones instead of talking to each other . It was strange to see . I asked my daughter if it was normal to not " talk " while with friends.
She shrugged and said, " What would we do ? "
Really? Technology is killing the ability of our children to interact. Had to do something . In type A Typically, I created a list of fun activities for my daughter and her friends . ( My daughter was not happy with me. )
Make food . ( Chocolate chip cookies would work . )
Paint your nails . Who does not need a new coat of nail polish on the toes or nails ?
Racing video games dance . Competition to see who is the best dancer . It would not hurt , and I saw some of the dancers. It is also a good exercise.
Playing sports . Football , basketball , volleyball , etc. .. You do not have to be a professional to throw a ball in the yard.
Take a walk in the park .
Play a board game. There are lots of fun games on the market , not to mention the interactive gaming company all video systems .
Put teams together with the cabinet , jewelry , bags, shoes and a friend. ( But not mine. )
Put clothes and take pictures. Not only will you have fun but you will be sure you had fun .
Listen to music iTunes and search for new songs.
Making jewelry. Michaels has a lot of cheap kits .
