The Real with Sage Single Moms: Single Moms with Teenagers

Anyone that has teenagers in their homes, their lives or in their community, have more than likely come to realize that teens are a special group of people. Teens are moving out of the childhood season of life and moving into the unknown, which is also known as young adult/adulthood.

During this transition, there are societal expectations concerning their behavior. They are expected to be more responsible socially, to have more interest in their education and college/career choices and to respect the rules and regulations in their world. During this season of life, many will begin driving but with that accomplishment, comes major responsibility. Many will get their first jobs, begin dating, determine their own fashion styles, and so on.

These are all normal components of adolescence, however, a collision often occurs when all of these expectations collide with the teen's actual behavior. For example, when a teen gets their first job, they are expected to be responsible for paying their personal bills like cell phone and clothing. However, the problem arises when the teen gets paid and spends all of his or her money on fast food or video games. The Real with Sage Single Moms will discuss these issues, and share some of their personal tips on making the teens transition into young adulthood more manageable for everyone. They will discuss the value of setting expectations for both themselves and their teens and present ways to help you keep the home front peacefully flowing during this special season of life.