Bridging the Gap – Teens/CouchMS

Diego Ramirez, Journalist, Couch Middle School

Bridging the Gap – March2014

Bridging the Gap – 
Coming to America!
By Diego Ramirez

Parents live to see their children prosper in life. They will spend a lifetime trying to guide and protect their children in every way.

Claire Mistretta spending time with her best friend Mackenzie Burpee!  

Friendships

Bridging the Gap – 
Friendships

By Claire Mistretta

Typically friends are at the top of the priority list for teenagers.  Sometimes, however, teens may find it difficult to find healthy friendships or even impossible to find great friends.  There are three major things to understand if you’re looking for successful friendships.

Chris Cotter and Hunter Cole, Journalists, Couch Middle School

Finding a perfect teen gift

Finding a perfect teen gift
By Chris Cotter and Hunter Cole

Figuring out what your kid wants for their birthday, Christmas, or any other special occasion can often be one of the hardest tasks to complete. It’s difficult to tell what they may actually like, especially when if the teen is not that active.

Bella Koenig, Journalist, Couch Middle School

Great gifts for teens

Great gifts for teens
By Bella Koenig

Let’s say that you bought your child, niece, nephew, grandchild, or close family friend a pair of socks last year as a gift. They might have had the biggest and brightest smile on their face, but don’t be fooled. Teenagers are great actors! It might have just been there so that they did not hurt your feelings.

Emily Ashman, Journalist, Couch Middle School

Bridging the Gap – Cyber-bullying: parents beware!

Too often, a child has the unbearable thought of committing suicide because of bullying.  In previous years bullying typically occurred face to face, but now kids have the capability to bully others from the comfort of their computers and smart phones. Over the years, bullying on social media has grown dramatically. 

Cameron Hunter, Journalist, Couch Middle School

Bridging the Gap – Parental permission

Bridging the Gap – 
Parental permission
By Cameron Hunter 

Your best friend’s birthday is in three days.  Like all amazing friends you have spent the day daydreaming away with your best friend about her upcoming party. You’ve finally figured everything out from where it’s going to be, to who’s going, and then…it’s time to ask your parents!  

That’s right! No more prancing around and being happy because now the challenge has risen.