Getting involved in extracurricular activities helps a teens in these ways:
- Helps your teen define who they are through positive interests and experiences.
- Introduces teens to like-minded peers, building self-confidence.
- Teens learn to handle responsibilities, use teamwork and other positive traits.
- Keeps teens busy and drives away boredom.
High school offers many different activities and there are also activities in the community that high school students can get involved in. To get more information
talk to your teen about his/her interests, call around to other parents for suggestions and/or call the school’s guidance office.
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