Your Child 12-18

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to introduce the all-new, redesigned FamilyEducation.com! A brighter look and easier-to-navigate pages are just the beginning. Search our comprehensive recipe database for healthy meal and snack ideas. Browse slide shows for illustrated activity ideas and family entertainment suggestions. And keep an eye out for more exciting features, coming soon. All this, plus the same great printables, activities, and parenting tips you've come to expect from FamilyEducation.com.

Many parents wonder whether to give teens an allowance. Some feel that an allowance teaches kids good money management, while others feel that even an allowance won't get teens to do chores. Ultimately, the answer depends on the kid.

Also in this issue, give your teen a refresher on etiquette, and get the lowdown about the upcoming summer movies.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Allowances and Chores
Should teens get an allowance? How much should they be expected to help around the house? These articles can help you answer these questions.

Giving Orders a Teen Can Understand Setting Deadlines for Teens Your Teen's Room: Tips for Compromise

Chores and Children Good Money Management Begins with an Allowance Kids, Allowance, and Chores More on Allowances and Chores

Etiquette
As your teen grows up and interacts with more and more people, displaying proper etiquette will help him make a good impression.

Ten Common Dining Mistakes Table Manners: Frequently Asked Questions Handling Introductions Properly Cell Phone and Beeper Etiquette

E-mail and Netiquette Making Conversation Kids' Relations with Adults Teaching Kids How to Behave with the Opposite Sex More on Etiquette

Movies
The summer movie season is about to begin, which means you should know something about the movies your child will be wanting to see.

The Invisible [PG-13] Next [PG-13] Spider-Man 3 [PG-13] Delta Farce [PG-13] The Ex [PG-13]

Shrek the Third [PG] Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End [PG-13] Movie Database

School Resources

		The end of the school year is in sight. Help your kids stay focused as they head down the homestretch. Your Seventh-Grader Your Eighth-Grader Your High-Schooler Reading and Language Arts Skill-Builders Math Skill-Builders Social Studies Skill-Builders Science Skill-Builders

Food & Recipe Database
The brand-new Food & Recipe Database features hundreds of recipes to help you plan your family's next meal. Search by ingredient, and sort results to find meals that are low-fat, kid-friendly, and quick to fix. Plus, read articles to help you stock a healthy kitchen and make the most of your family's mealtime. Check out the Food & Recipe Database now!

Advice from Parents

		Find out what methods other parents are using to teach their teens to budget, and add your own suggestions. Budgeting Choosing to Get a Job Debt Weighs You Down Money Talk More Chores for More Pay More Suggestions from Parents Add Your Own