Most employers are hesitant when hiring teens.  They are afraid to hire an individual that may lack responsibility, have habits such as procrastination and create commotion among employees.

A general stereotype associated with teens and teenager are: they don't care, are not punctual, are not dependable or responsible.  However, this is not true for all  teens, just like there are adults who are not punctual or dependable, it does not inhibit employers from hiring adults.  Why should it be any different for teens and teenagers.

Dispel this stereotype of teens/teenagers lacking in responsibility and punctuality.  The first steps in changing habits is to realize that those habits exist and give yourself a reason to change it. 

Making money and developing one's independence is a goal for many people.  In particular, it is a goal for college students, most college students have part time or full time jobs in addition to going to school.

To be able to keep up with their classes, extra curricular activities, sport and their job, they have to learn how to manage their time wisely.  There are many ways to do so, one of which is to create a plan, using an agenda or planner to schedule your times, map out how you will spend your days.

Attend classes, avoid ditching as it may cause you to fall back on your coursework.  Find a day that you can use as a homework day, sitting down at the college's library or a quite place that will be far from distractions to complete all of your assignments.  Don't forgot, do not stress yourself out, try to have fun and relax with friends or family, its all about how you manage your time.

Have you ever wondered why students decide to drop out of high school and leave with out a high school diploma? Students have many different reasons to drop out, even though it's not a good choice at all, the reasons being. 

A bachelors degree earns an average of $51,554 annually (i.e. yearly), while a high school graduate earns $28,645 and a high school drop out earns $19,169 dollars per year, big difference right?

Making the decision whether to go to college, graduate from high school or dropping out is a decision that will impact you later in life.  It determines what kinds of jobs you can get, where you may live, what you can afford and how much you can earn. 

Here are some of the main reasons students decide to drop out:

• Classes weren't interesting to them
• Missed too many days of school to catch up
• Not motivated to work hard
• Not enough support
• Had to work full time, get a job
• Became pregnant, had to be parents
• Became the caretaker of an ill relative

Two-thirds of high school drop outs that were interviewed said that they would have tried harder if more was expected from them.

Many students leave high school because they see that they are able to make money without completing college so there is no reason for them to continue with school.   However, what they do not realize is, they're not the ones paying for the house expenses such as rent, food, bills and other basic necessities.

At the same time, its never too late to go back to school, either to get your GED or a college degree.  Here are some resources that may be helpful to you. 

San Diego Continuing Education

San Diego Community College

FAFSA (Financial Aid)

BOG Waiver for City Colleges

Ever thought about having the same taste in music as your parents or older siblings?  Well this is the case now.  Many teenagers are developing a common bond with their parents because of their shared interest in music.  Mix-tapes can consists of Motown music combined with rap. 

Also old love songs from the 70's or 60's combined with underground rappers or hip-hop artists in English, Spanish and even consisting of both languages at the same time.

Also techno and trance have been combined with old music from the 70's or 80's creating a combination of rhythm and a slow feeling of trance.

Whatever your parents preferences in music were, you can always find something to engage with, something you can share and enjoy with your family.

Many people think that YouTube is a waste of time, a distraction and a danger to its younger users.  However,  what people are forgetting about are the positive things that YouTube has been a contributor to.  YouTube has created the foundation for video tutorials, such as: how to use different computer softwares, do your make up for an interview, and even how to tie a shoe lace.  It is a medium for self expression.

YouTube is helping us more than it is causing any harm.  Its just a matter of knowing how to use and browse YouTube.