Getting to Know Teen Culture

Want to learn more about the influences and pressures of today’s teen culture? Here are some interesting and insightful ways you can find out just what teens are up to.

You Tube
Go to YouTube and enter “smoking weed” in the search bar. Watch some of the videos and then talk to your teen about what you saw.

Text Messaging Lingo
Many teens speak a whole separate text-messaging language. Try to decipher these common words and phrases to keep up-to-date on what teens are saying, and visit NetLingo for the latest text messaging lingo you should know as a parent.

AITR     CULA8R     POS     GTG     YGTBK

Music Lyrics
Some of the most popular music teens listen to today is about drug use or other risky behaviors. Here’s where you can check out music lyrics that are streaming into teens’ headphones. Which songs/artists does your teen listen to, and have you talked to them about what the lyrics mean?

Video Games
Have a look at some of today’s video games, then find out if your teen is familiar with or plays them. Have you noticed any violence, drug or alcohol references, and do you feel the games are age-appropriate? Do you know the rating system? Check it out here.

Social Networking
Visit social networking sites like Facebook. Browse the profiles of teens your child’s age to see what they say, what their interests are, and what they are doing online. Talk with your teen about what you have learned.

Prevention links

Websites for PARENTS
Websites for YOUTH
PDFs

A new take on “Under the Influence”

Hear what Eden Prairie students report about drinking and drug use, and the important influence of parents: Tuesday, March 6, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the EPHS Performing Arts Center.
Whether you parent a kindergardener or high schooler, you may have questions on how to support your child in making good decisions and help guide them away from risky behaviors.

Learn about what Eden Prairie’s 6th, 9th and 12th graders report in our Minnesota Student Survey regarding decisions around alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. School staff and community representatives will then share the important role parents play and what you can do to influence decisions from elementary through high school years.

Bring your questions and a friend! Free, no registration required.

Our prevention neighbors


Meeting schedule

  • Tuesday, Feb. 7: 4:00-5:30 p.m., EP City Center, Heritage Room 3
  • Tuesday, Mar. 6: Parent event at EPHS (information at left)
  • Tuesday, Apr. 10: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 8: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

A to Z list of things to do

Have you heard your kids complain, "I'm bored. There's nothing to do!" Click here for a list of "no-cost or low-cost" things to do in Eden Prairie.


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