Eric needs to upload a picture to the internet to use for his fantasy football team.

Anonymous #1

So, it is pretty usual for me to hear my parents arguing late at night. However, last night, I could tell it was worse than usual. When I ran out of my room to help calm things down, my dad was really upset. I don't think he was hitting my mom but he was emotionally and verbally abusive. I didn't know what to do. Today, my mom told me that dad didn't mean it and that everything was ok, but it's not ok to me. I am really scared because I love both my parents and I want them to be ok. However, I can't see my dad's temper getting any better. I am scared for my mom...and what if he turns his anger on me or my little sister?

Jessica

Hey all. I am really stressed out about my chemistry test this Friday. I always listen in class but I just can't seem to get it. I need to do ok on this test or else I won't be able to play in my basketball games until my grades get better. I'm so stressed out!!!!! Help!!!!!!!! P.s. this is a picture of how I feel.

Welcome to Teen Living

Hey students! For this semester we are holding our "Teen Living" class. This course was developed to help you understand and cope with personal, family, and social challenges. Not too long ago I was your age. After balancing the stacks of school work, family life, sports, clubs, crazy teachers, student council, and a social life, I know that life can get pretty stressful. By practicing communication and decision-making skills you can improve relationships with your family and peers. This semester long assignment enables you to talk with each other about any struggles you are having. It is also here for you to help your classmates as you try and help one another.

Directions

Each week you must make at least two posts about basically anything. You can blog about what is stressing you out, what is going on in your family life, social life, relationship, etc. If you don't have any issue to talk about, you can write about how happy you are and let the other students know how you did it! The rules are that you cannot use crude or offensive language and sensitive subjects must be talked about with respect.

Secondly, you need to comment or give feed back to three other students each week. You can provide helpful hints that we talk about in class, provide empathy, and the rule is that you have to say something that is uplifting.

I realize that you guys might not want to talk about your sensitive issues or let anyone know what you are dealing with. Have no fear! You can use a fake name or participate anonymously. Everyone must participate to pass this class.