What ages are discussed on Parents of Teens?
Parents on the list have children ranging from about 11 years old into their 20’s. Many discussions are school-related, such as parents seeking tutors, looking for school recommendations, applying to college, and seeking advice about problems that crop up in middle school, high school, and college, such poor motivation, learning disorders, and socializing. We discuss family rules, such as driving, curfews, and computer use, and behavior and mental health issues such as drug use, sexuality, depression, and defiance. Most parents on the list have children in middle school or high school, but many of us are now parenting “emerging adults” – kids in their 20’s who are still finding their way, or living at home, or struggling with difficult issues. See Goodbye to Parents of Teens for some letters from parents who have “aged out” of the list. • How do I subscribe to the newsletters? To join, use this form. We add new subscribers by hand; you should receive the welcome message within a week o
