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By Dr Bill Maier What would you say is your biggest struggle as a parent? Many parents might point to television and other media . Others might say peer pressure — and that is a big one. The wrong kind of friends can do irreparable harm to our kids’ future. Still others might point to drugs or alcohol — especially if there’s a history of abuse. These are all real concerns, but for most of us, our biggest struggle as parents is our own emotional inadequacies. We carry a lot of psychological wounds and baggage from our childhood, and don’t always know how to handle problems when these occur. That’s why it’s so important to read and research advice from those who have already been through what we’re in the midst of. There are lots of great resources on the market, if we could just take the time to look. From TODAY, Voices - Wednesday, 05-May-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Teen Girls and Drugs: A New Crisis? (lifescript.com) The Effects of Smoking: De...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Some kids are natural born leaders, but most kids tend to be followers. That's not a bad thing, as long as they're following the right people. All kids struggle with peer pressure , but those who are followers seem to be more easily swayed. And when children group together, a definite pecking order starts to develop. The leaders will soon be calling the shots, and most will likely follow them. But smart kids know when to tag along and when to quietly slip away. Teach your kids how to recognize when someone is a bad influence. Ask them specific questions about their friends, like: "What kind of language does Johnny use?" or "Doesn't Cindy get into a lot of trouble at school?" Find out who they're playing with and why, and help them think through their choices of playmates. Most kids want to stay away from trouble; sometimes they just need a little help recognising the warning signs along the way. From TODAY, Voi...