Real Life Teens: Teens & Runaways

Streaming video - 2005

Real Life Teens is an unbiased and realistic look from the perspective of teens, at the wide variety of issues teens face today featuring young teenagers telling their real stories, in their own words. The series discusses significant issues in adolescent society and cuts through many barriers with its honest and relevant advice and information. This program looks at Teens and Runaways and the two types of runaways. Running away from home is an easy solution to home problems. Adolescence may be difficult for teens and parents alike. It is very possible that many teens have entertained the idea of running away. When a teen chooses to runaway, even for a short time, it can effect the emotional well being of those around them. Teens may experi...ence painful feelings. In this program we’ll discuss running away and the issues that may lead a teen to leave home. We’ll also look at the possible solutions to home problems and where to turn to for help when faced with problems that may lead a teen to consider running away.. more