Parent Quiz

Are you helping your distracted teen stay focused?

Teens today face all sorts of distractions. They try to watch TV, send text messages to their friends, and listen to music--all while studying for tomorrow's history exam. Are you doing what you can to help your teen concentrate? Answer yes or no to the questions below to find out:

___1. Do you make family dinners and study time distraction-free? No Facebook or text messaging!

___2. Do you provide as much structure as possible in your home life?

___3. Do you encourage your teen to think before he makes a decision? He can write pluses and minuses for each option.

___4. Have you suggested your teen sit in the front of the class so it's easier to block out distractions from other students?

___5. Does your teen have a planner to write down all assignments?

How well are you doing?

Each yes means you're helping your teen stay focused on what's really important. For no answers, try those ideas from the quiz.

Reprinted with permission from the October 2009 issue of Parents Still make the difference!® (High School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2009 The Parent Institute®, a divis