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Some teens are responsible enough to be entrusted the care and teaching of younger ones. They are leaders and good role models who have the chance to help others.

Steps

1. Take chances. If someone starts telling you about how hard a certain subject is, offer to help study. Or if you overhear about someone’s poor grades, find a way to be a homework partner.
2. Sign up. Programs such as “Big brother, big sister” are very respectable. Many kids lives and confidence are improved thanks to volunteers. In high school, optional classes such as mentoring are given. Find a way to get it on your schedule. If not, then your community library or church may have one.
3. Be seen. Finding opportunities to help special ed children or assisting the teachers will put out the word of your work. Do a good job and truly care.
4. Do it yourself. Sometimes there isn’t a place for you. Make posters or somehow announce that you have a date, time, and location set up for people to meet if they would be willing to accept help. Confirm that it is free of charge (or not). Be ready with necessary supplies/knowledge so you can explain to them how to do certain assignments.

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By Sonja Mishek

Whether you love or hate Bill Gates…he sure hit the nail on the head when he recently gave a speech at a high school graduation.

Here Are 11 Job Advice Rules Your Teens Are NOT Learning in School:

Rule 1: Life is not fair – get used to it!

Life is especially not fair at work. Some work harder than others for less pay…some work less for more pay.

Rule 2: The world doesn’t care about your self-esteem.

Neither does your boss. He wants the job to get done – and done well.

Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. Or become a vice president out of college.

If you don’t believe me, just ask any recent graduate.

Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

Or obnoxious co-workers you’re stuck working with 8 hours a day.

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Don’t wait until all the good people are taken! The time to start looking for a prom date is long before the big day.

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Teen Dating Tips – Here Are the Powerful Strategies Which Always Work By Nick Travis

As you approach your teenage years, you will be asked on dates. This is a normal part of growing up and should be fun! However, there are instances in the dating scene that are not suitable for your physical and mental capabilities. Thus, you should take note of these tips.

Always Feel Good About Yourself

You are already dealing with plenty of teenage angst as it is without anybody else adding to it. Thus, if you must date someone, do so because he makes you feel genuinely good about yourself and you know that you can make him feel good about himself, too. After all, dating is supposed to be a fun activity, of which abusive physical acts and words have no places whatsoever in it.

If somebody is pressuring you to do something that you feel unready for, then don’t give in to the pressure and don’t date him again. Keep in mind that you may well regret your decision to give in to something that will not make your feel good.

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As a teenager, you cannot change the world all on your own. However, you can do quite a few things to help contribute towards changing the world. There are many other ways that you can help change the world apart from the ones that are listed in this article, but for now here are a few easy things to do seeing as you are only a teen/kid. You could do much more though, the possibilities depends on you and they are entirely endless.

Steps

1. Recycling. You’ve most likely heard about it and you might even do it yourself. However, you may want to recycle even more. If you’ve finished drinking a bottle of water and you’re definitely sure that you’re not going to use it again, recycle it. You can recycle many things, quite a few things are: Paper, Glass (may vary from place to place), Cardboard and plastic. You can talk to your current Recycle plan company to find out even more information.
2. Donate. Donation can vary from time to time. You may find yourself in a charity shop donating all your old clothes/shoes/toys or you could simply find yourself putting all your loose change inside a money box outside a charity shop. You don’t have to do extreme things like for example donating blood if you’re definitely not 100% sure about it. Do what you feel comfortable with doing. Money that is donated to charity is usually used to help those that are in poverty or that need a little extra care.

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A lot of articles that are created on being a healthy teenager, are mainly for girls. Well, whether your a boy or a girl, this article is for you! From personal hygiene to healthy eating it explains everything for you!

Steps

1. Learn about hygiene basics. The more you understand about hygiene the more likely you are to follow the rules on it!
2. Take showers everyday. No, not every other day: every day. Because of puberty, your sweat glands are becoming more active, which are creating different chemicals that cause sweat to turn into a disgusting odor. So, to make sure you’re getting rid of all this smelly odor you should use a mild soap and warm water! Even if it’s hot outside you need to shower in warm water, because that opens up your pores which means you get to clean more of that smell off of you. Then rinse off in cold water to shut your pores and eliminate the amount of bacteria that makes you stink.
3. Wear clean clothing and apply deodorant to your now clean armpits. Boys, that means changing your socks and underwear every day. Girls, that means washing your bra every other day, unless you have more than one.
4. Brush your teeth at minimum two times a day. Strive to try and brush your teeth after every meal! When brushing your teeth, hold your brush at an angle so it lines up with your gum line. Brush back and forth making sure to get every single tooth. Be sure to use a soft bristle brush so you don’t damage your gums. And either use your brush or a tongue scraper to get rid of all the bacteria on your tongue. If you don’t know this, bad breath mostly comes from either poor eating habits or poor brushing habits. After you brush for three minutes (yes, three!),

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Sometimes, an allowance just isn’t enough. If you need some more pocket money to catch the latest movies, take out your new girlfriend/boyfriend, or just to start saving up, you might have to get a job. It can be difficult to get one when you are a teenager, but not impossible. As a teenager, you’re starting out brand new, and although most companies do request experience, the key to getting “THE” job is to sell yourself.

Steps

1. Start researching.
   • Find organizations and other places that you know pay teens to work. Good places to check are government departments and nonprofit organizations such as City Park and Recreation Departments, Zoos, Museums, Camps, and Hospitals.
   • Also try looking for work in fast-food restaurants. Look also for bridge clubs. They usually meet once a week and pay well for caddies and also have tournaments every month or so that pay even more.
   • Don’t go out looking to be executive director of any job. Start out small and easy; retail and food industries are probably the most likely and easiest jobs to obtain. Remember, although it’s not the best job it is a start.
2. Get the word out. You can post flyers in your neighbhorhood detailing jobs that you can do, such as lawn mowing, babysitting, or dog-walking. You can also post your information on a website or job board, but beware of giving out personal information until you trust the other person. Post 3 x 5 cards at local stores and other places with notice-boards telling of the services you’re willing to do.
3. Use your connections. Talk to friends and family about any paying jobs they might know of, and follow through.
4. Volunteer. Sometimes, the best way to get a paying job is to begin as a volunteer and work your way up. You may have to give some of your time for free to make money in the long run. Treat your volunteer work as if it were a paying job — get there on time, call as soon as you know you can’t come in or are going to be late. Listen and learn about the organization. Do such a good job they learn to rely on you.

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You like this guy in one of your classes at school and you would love to get to know him better, except that you are way too shy. No worries. This guide will help you!

Steps

1. Find the right location and timing. Sometimes the best flirters can’t get their crushes because they flirt at the wrong time and place, so you should plan ahead on when and where to flirt before you make your move. Try talking in the halls, at the lunch table, before class, or while running in gym class. Don’t try getting his attention when he is surrounded by a huge group of friends, unless he invites you over. Not possible? Go up to him when he’s only talking to one or two friends.
2. Joke around. Most guys love girls with a sense of humor. Mention comedy shows/movies, such as ‘The Simpsons’, ‘Family Guy’, and ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’. If you don’t know any of these shows/movies, then ask your crush about them. Or mention something funny that one of your teachers did in class.
3. Be casual. Guys do not want to be around drama queens. Your dream boy does not want to hear about your big fight with your BFF, especially when you two are only getting to know each other. Try to be low key and stay to topics such as movies, teachers, homework, sports team, and books. Getting to know guys as friends first will make things easier for you!
4. Ask questions and tell stories. Don’t talk about yourself all the time! If he’s being a bit quiet during a conversation, ask him a question, like “So, what did you get on the math test?” or “You will not believe what we did in science class today!” Be a bit excited so he’ll listen.

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Have you ever been bored out of your mind? Do you want to live a more interesting, and let’s face it, a more happy life as a teen? Read on for more inspirations and tips on how to make your life more worth living.

Steps

1. Volunteering is a great way to pass some time, and who knows pick up a new hobby or two. You can volunteer with animals, sports, after school programs, libraries, tutoring, nursing homes or even people with special needs. The possibilities are endless.
2. Exercising! who ever said there was anything wrong with being healthy, fit, and energetic? You can jog, run, jump rope, play hopscotch, join a sports team, walk around your neighborhood, ride your bike, and you can even listen to music while doing those activities.
3. Get a hobby. Anything from playing electronic games to playing guitar to decorating cakes or even writing poetry works and taking photos of plants in your yard can be a hobby. Be yourself and find something creative. You can even become an expert at that particular interest of yours. Find something you like and learn all about it. Then teach others.
4. Listen to music, dance, and create your own dance moves.
5. Watch a movie. You can also watch documentaries or educational ones. A lot of those programs can be really interesting, and you’ll learn something.
6. Do housework — it will definitely make your parents happy. Then they might let you buy something. Or if you already have a deal, now is the best time to live up to it.
7. Go to the library and look up random things that interest you. Check out a few how-to books and learn something you’ve always wanted to know.

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Many people find it hard to make friends. It really isn’t, so get out of your shell and remember that if you love yourself, others will too. Especially being a teen, making friends can be hard or easy depending upon several factors.

Steps

1. Relax. It’s all about confidence – if you are nervous or try too hard to look cool you’ll just act weird, so you won’t make any friends. You will stand out as overdoing something. You have to think of good reasons of why someone would like to meet you, think of the virtues you have. So relax, people will like you for passing a peaceful energy.
2. Make the first move. Don’t be shy, it won’t help you in anything. Look around for someone that seems interesting, then relax and go up to talk to them. Say hi, give them your name, ask how they are and just meet them. If you know a bit about them, for example, the person likes crafts, you can talk about that. A good subject to talk about to anyone is music, because almost everybody likes music, you can ask someone what kind of music they like and start a cool conversation with them and even find things in common. Sitting shy in a corner distances you from everyone else. Become more outgoing. Other topics could be movies or sports.
3. Be nice. How do you expect them to like you if you are not nice? Put a calm smile on your face and find out what you and the person you are trying to befriend have in common. You’ll be able to be more comfortable if you find out that other person has things in common with you.

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