1. The Good Teen By : Tahani AlOtaibi and Noura AlAjmi English (162 ) / section 52 College of Science Kuwait University Instruction : Buthaina AlOthman

2. - Eliza Parks is a high school senior - She plays two sports. is president of the senior class, and signs in the choir - She has been accepted at Yale University next year, where awarded a scholarship - She makes time to be with her brother and her parents and they eat dinner as a family

3. - We often think of adolescence as a difficult period : the stereotypical teenager makes poor decisions, hangs out with the wrong friends, or takes dangerous risks - The research suggests that this common assumption about adolescence is often not true - In particular, teens equipped with specific skill and qualities may be better at avoiding the dangers other experience.

4. - Dr. Richard Lerner agrees the most teens do not have a stormy adolescence in order to discover how teens navigate these years happily and successfully - The 4-H study of positive youth development, examines how young people interact with others - The five Cs : Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring

5. - Researcher suggest that young people who have five Cs will also demonstrate a sixth C contribution to self, family, community, and society. - Young people without the five Cs would be at higher risk for a variety of social and personal problems.

6. Eliza have qualities and experience reflect all Five Cs, At least in Eliza’s case, having the Five Cs accurately predicts her success.

7. The 4-H Study has found that teens from any background can thrive. It doesn’t matter if they are rich or poor, from the city or the country, living in a high-crime area or a low-crime area. Anyone can do well with a little help.

8. Teens need opportunities that nurture positive interactions with adults, develop life skill and give them the chance to show leadership.

9. For parents : Although teens are starting to pull away, Parents need to stay connected. Contact is critical.

10. One way is to participate out of school activities. - For example, kids and parents can volunteer to take care of a park or build a playground.

11. All these recommendation are consistent with the advice of psychologist Laurence Steinberg of Temple University. “ parents should be involved in their children’s lives and give them plenty of love “

12. In his book, Steinberg says : “ good parenting encourages elements like honesty, empathy, self-reliance, kindness,cooperation, self-control, and cheerfulness.”

13. Steinberg recognizes that for some people, good parenting is innate, but all parents can improve their skills through practice.

14. During these years, parents need to find a balance between staying connected and letting go. This may be the best rule a parent can make.

15. Thank you for Listen