About Parenting Teens: Staying Home Alone While Parents Are Away

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School 101 Winter Fun From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Staying Home Alone While Parents Are Away I often hear two sides to this issue. Some parents have no problem trusting their teens to stay home when they are away for the weekend, some would never dream of doing that. It just goes to show that teens, parents and families can be as different as their fingerprints. A view I've always held. Here is a parenting contract for your personal use that you can print out. Please feel free to use as it or make it your own. Related Resources: FAQ: At what age is it okay to leave my teen home alone overnight? Parenting Quiz - Is Your Teen Ready to Stay Home Alone? Printable Emergency Numbers List See More About:  parenting contracts  teens home alone  discipline Money Saving Tips: Don't Carry Cash Teach teens to not carry cash - and you may want to adopt this money saving tip too! If you find yourself carrying cash, you'll also find you spend all of it because it's there. The old adage is true, when you don't have it in your pocket, you can't spend it. And if your teen leaves the debit card at home, they will really not spend anything. Now if they know that they are going to the movies, have them take the exact amount they will need, so they will not be tempted to spend the rest. More: Money Saving Tips for Families | Make Money Saving Relevant to Your Teen's Life Follow the About.com Parenting & Family's Thrifty Thursday High School Survival Guide for Parents As teens grow older, they are more capable and independent. But with this independence, they need guidance from their parents in order to survive and get the most out of their high school education. This high school survival guide for parents will use the resources below to help you guide your teen to achieving in their highest potential in high school. Chores List for Older Kids and Teens Teens, being older, are capable of doing practically any chore that adults can do. But, I caution you, capable doesn't mean they know how to do a certain chore. Take it from someone who has seen a teen almost stick a toaster in the sink while it was still plugged in, you need to show your teen not only what you want done, but how to do it... read more. See More About:  parenting checklist  parenting advice  teen rules and responsibilities Parenting of Adolescents Ads Help Teens Counseling for Teens Defiant Teens Out of Control Teens Good Parenting Featured Articles   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Parenting Quizzes Screening Quiz: Is Your Teen Lying? Quiz: Do you have a case of parental burnout? Quiz: Are You a Pushover Parent? Advertisement