A 16-YEAR-OLD girl that we will call Emily listed her reasons for wanting to die. ‘I feel as if I have no future, I feel really inferior to those bullying me in school, and I am extremely lonely.’ A 17-YEAR-OLD boy that we will call James listed his reason for wanting to die. ‘Alone, no... Continue Reading →
TEENS: How Can I Improve My School Grades?
It is true, as was stated in another CPH Blog, some students are more gifted in the area of studies. Nevertheless, all of us have the potential of improving our ability to study better and thus understand our subjects better. The only person that cannot improve their grades is the person who is not willing... Continue Reading →
TEENS: I Am Thinking of Quitting School
While this idea of quitting school sounds good at the moment, it is one of those decisions that will result in a lifetime of regret. First, you need to consider what the minimum amount of school the law requires in your area. Second, and more importantly, what is the minimum education that will make you... Continue Reading →
TEENS: How Can I Cope With School When I Hate It?
School is what you make of it. If you see it as a place to socialize and meet new friends, your view is misinformed. You need to see the big picture. Not every class is going to relevant to your life as a teenager. The variety of courses today are different from say 20-30 years... Continue Reading →