Today is Thanksgiving. I hope that all of you had a pleasant day with your family and enjoyed relaxation, fellowship, and good food. Our American holiday of giving thanks is an important tradition.
Tomorrow is Black Friday - a more modern American tradition. This day marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. I often find irony in the fact that we spend one day giving thanks and interacting peacefully to then shift into a mad race to find the best merchandise in holiday sales! Nevertheless, our retailers find this day important for their businesses and many folks are able to find gifts and items at better prices than they can at other times of the year.
So what does this mean for your teen? Black Friday could be a time to help your teen learn to shop effectively and get the biggest bang for his buck. And while you are doing that, be sure to help him s treat people in a positive manner such as being courteous in long lines!
Dr. Debra
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