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Teenagers - Preparing Them For College

You may have a teenager that will bedoing laundry, looking after their health,
attending college soon, or thinking about itseeing a doctor when necessary, and
for when they are finished school. There aremedication?
a few important questions that you should be
asking them well before their Last year in- What is their level or comfort with
school to help them focus on what they wantorganizational tools and planning, planners,
and make a good informed decisions about whatschedules,  day  timers,  reminders?
they want to study. Actually, the best time
to have this conversation is when your- Do they respect authority, communicate
teenager is just starting high school, sotheir needs effectively, and realise they are
that  he  can have years to form his answers.solely responsible for their actions and
subsequent  consequences?
It is a very natural part of growing up -
teens leaving for college. During this time,- What is their level of maturity and
parents play a significant and active role inreadiness ? Would they be able to leave for
facilitating this transition and preparingcollege?
teens  for  college.
Here are some suggestions to put together in
Factors contributing to the success, delaya little going away package for your teenager
and/or failure of this preparatory activityof items that they will definitely need and
include asking yourself and others, includingappreciate  when  they  are  away  from home.
your teenager a couple of tough, honest
questions:- Nonperishable food items such as breakfast
bars, ramen noodles and coffee, tea or hot
- Does your teen have good study habits wellchocolate,  are  a  must.
entrenched and developed successfully in
their  routine?- Recent pictures of the family or pets
always bring a smile. Send a disposable
- What is the nature of your teens owncamera and a self-addressed envelope along
self-discipline, self-motivation,too. This way they can send some pictures
responsibility and independence? For exampleback.
getting up in the morning without you
insisting  on  it!- Favorite soaps, shampoo and other
toiletries come in handy and help with the
- Do they have the ability to establish andbudget.
maintain a healthy hygiene routine, eat
healthy meals, make good nutritional choices- Check out what is near their college and
without  you?add a gift certificate, like to a pizza
restaurant  or  the  closest  food  shops.
- What is the nature of your teens problem
solving capability, would they know which- Practical items, like new underwear and
steps to take, act with discretion,socks,  will  definitely  be  appreciated.
decisiveness, conviction and appropriateness?
- New supplies for school, like pens,
- Are they successful in balancingnotebooks, folders, will help their budget,
priorities, school work, social life andand cleaning supplies for their room are
extra-curricular activity, are they committedprobably  needed.
and  goal-oriented?
Pack it all in a storage container that they
- How does your teen feel about leaving thecan reuse. Wrap the gifts up in a new towel,
home, living away from home, leaving forsmall bucket or other useable item. Get
college?creative! Make sure you send a personal note
or a card with the gift.
- What is their level of self-sufficiency,



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