Sue Scheff: Teenage Mischief and Criminal Activity
by Sue Scheff on Jul 02, 2009
Criminal Activity: A Teenage Phase?
Tags: Parenting Teens, Parenting Tips, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Crimes, Teen Depression, Teen Help, Teen Help Programs, Teen Mischief, Teen Shoplifting, Teen Stealing, Troubled Teens, Wits End
Sue Scheff – Teens and Criminal Mischief: A Teenage Phase?
by Sue Scheff on Dec 19, 2008
Today is the last day of school for many kids around the country. It is important to keep your kids busy in constructive and positive ways. Bored teens can sometimes lead to trouble. Teen Shoplifting, vandelism and more may haunt your homes – be an educated parent, take the time to create activities for the entire family.
Criminal Activity and Your Teen
For many kids, adolescence is a trying phase of life. Body changes, school pressures, and personality changes can be very overwhelming to your teen when occurring all at once. Because of these pressures, adolescents can be more susceptible to things like peer pressure. Whether it’s out of a desire to fit in or stand out, your normally levelheaded teen can be easily pressured into committing dangerous and illegal acts they might never otherwise consider.
Sometimes, these activities are relatively harmless, and can include things like dying their hair a bold color, or cutting a class or two. But often, many teens find the desire to fit in so strong they are willing to compromise their own morals to be part of the ‘in’ crowd. They may be more likely to experiment with drugs or alcohol, or commit other criminal activities, all for the sake of ‘fitting in’.
Though there are many dangers your teen may encounter, this site deals specifically with teenagers and criminal activity, like shoplifting, vandalism, and violent crime. Teens can partake in these activities for many reasons- peer pressure being just one of a long list of possibilities.
My name is Sue Scheff™, and I am not only a parent, but the founder of the Parents Universal Resource Experts (P.U.R.E.)™. P.U.R.E™ came about after I found myself feeling alone and scared when my then-teenage daughter began experiencing troubles of her own. Those of us at P.U.R.E.™ know what many parents go through. We are here for you and want to provide you with resources, advice and the support you’ll need to get through trying times.
Click here for my website on Teen Mischief.
Tags: At Risk Teens, Bored Teens, Parenting Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Stealing, Troubled Teens, Wits End
Sue Scheff – Teen Transports – Teen Escorts – Parenting Teens, Making Hard Decisions
by Sue Scheff on Dec 14, 2008
Hiring a transport company or sometimes referred to as escorts – can be very stressful and scary to a parent. How do you assure your child will be safe?
How do you know you are hiring the right company?
Do your homework!
Take the time to call others that have used the specific company you are interviewing. This is the first step towards your child’s second chance to have a brighter future.
When most parents get to the point of looking for outside intervention, it is usually due to the child’s behavior is escalating to a self-destructing path.
As a parent, it is our responsibility to get help and take the time to investigate and make the appropriate calls and interviews.
Be sure the Transport Company is licensed and insured to transport teens. Ask as many questions as you have. All your questions should be answered to your satisfaction.
Since having a teen transporting to a program or school is a huge decision, it is not to be taken lightly. After you have selected the program for your child, if you need transports, you need to again take the time to interview and research who will travel with your child.
My book, “Wit’s End!” is now available online at www.witsendbook.com – I have dedicated a chapter about teen escorting/transporting to help educate parents on this “new” field they are entering when dealing with an at risk teenager.
Choosing the right school or program is your first major step to throwing your teen a second chance at a healthy future. Choosing the right transport company is definitely your second major step, if you have to use this avenue. Some parents are able to bring their teens, however it is more often that transport services are used. So take your time to do your research.
Remember, this is not kidnapping! You will find some sensational stories of transports, which may or may not be true, however if you take your time as a parent and look for a qualified transport company, the transition can become a smooth experience. In most of the parents and teens I have spoken with, they have remained in touch with their transport person and are eventually grateful for saving their lives.
Pictured above is Lorraine Colpitts who has successfully transported many teens into safe programs and schools. She is someone that takes this job to her heart. As a parent herself, part of her success is due to her compassion to treat each family as her own.
Tags: Parent Help, Parenting Teens, Safe and Sound Transport, Sue Scheff, Teen Escorts, Teen Help, Teen Programs, Teen Transports, Transporting Teens, Troubled Teens
Sue Scheff: Teens and Shoplifting
by Sue Scheff on Nov 28, 2008
Holiday’s are officially here – malls are crowded – stores are busy with the holiday rush especially today on Black Friday.
It doesn’t matter your economic status, it seems some teens from all financial backgrounds will try their “hand” at shoplifting. Why? Peer pressure? Is it cool? Part of the crowd?
What constitutes shoplifting? It doesn’t have to be only stealing, shoplifting can include changing price tags (which is harder to do now with the bar scans in some stores), consuming food or drink without paying for it, leaving a restaurant without paying, wearing items out of a store (again, hoping there isn’t an alarm tag on them) – this and more will land you in legal trouble if you are caught.
Teens seem to believe it could never happen to them – however more and more I am hearing from parents that have had to deal with this.
To learn more, visit www.stopyourkidsfromshoplifting.com and get some great parenting tips such as:
Why Children Steal and Your Role in Preventing Retail Theft
Very young children sometimes take things they want without understanding why it’s wrong. Elementary school-aged children know better, but may lack enough self-control to stop themselves. Most preteens and teens shoplift as a result of social and personal pressure in their lives. Here are just a few of the reasons why:
• Feel peer pressure to shoplift
• Low self-esteem
• A cry for help or attention
• The naïve assumption they won’t get caught
• The belief that teen stealing is “not a big deal”
• Inability to handle temptation when faced with things they want
• The thrill involved
• Defiance or rebelliousness
• Not knowing how to work through feelings of anger, frustration, etc.
• Misconception that stores can afford the losses
• The desire to have the things that will get them “in” with a certain group of kids.
• To support a drug habit.
• To prove themselves to members of a gang.
Tags: At Risk Teens, Parenting, Parenting Teens, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Shoplifting, Teens Stealing, Troubled Teens
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