WHAT RELATIONSHIPS MATTER MOST TO YOU? DATING, EDUCATIONAL, FAMILY, FRIENDSHIPS, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS? Every relationship is significant and they are widespread throughout our lives. Our relationships are with family members, teachers, employers and even those of a romantic nature. Knowing the difference between those that are healthy and unhealthy can make the difference … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Teen Dating & Violence
IF YOU THINK THAT SOMEONE MISTREATING YOU IS YOUR FAULT – IT’S NOT Motivity addresses healthy vs. toxic relationships focusing on friendship relationships initially. While dating violence obviously falls into the unhealthy or toxic category, it deserves an emphasis as to its meaning and specific influence on young people. Relationships that are unhealthy can start … [Read more...]
Knowing the Facts About Pregnancy, STDs & HIV
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE REALITY OF TEENS HAVING SEX TODAY? The percentage of births to unmarried girls under age 20 has risen dramatically, reaching 83 percent in 2005. This is significant because births outside of marriage generally have more negative consequences for both mothers and their children. Roughly half (47 percent ) of all high school students in the … [Read more...]
Finances & Employment
WILL YOU STRUGGLE, JUST GET BY, OR WILL YOU DO WELL FINANCIALLY? Did you know that the majority of students in America and around the world enter adulthood without a basic financial education, setting them up for a host of troubles ranging from credit card debt to NO SAVINGS AT ALL. Poor decisions made as a teenager or young adult can lead to a lifetime of debt and … [Read more...]