--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Teens (2) description: Teens | Navigating your child's education is more than just the three R's. Here you'll find trends, resources, and perspectives on issues facing today's students who are preparing for kindergarten, college, and the grades in between. 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Additionally, they have high self-esteem and are more assertive." This probably isn't earth-shattering news to you, because I'm sure adults could say, "SAME." Human beings have a better quality of life, feel more hopeful, connected and a sense of purpose when they are in healthy relationships--romantic, family, friends, etc. Over the last five years, I've had the honor to work with youth who have been victims of human trafficking, and a key to both helping to prevent victims and a key to healing is healthy relationships. It's such a significant part of our lives, and yet is also one of the most complicated and potentially hurtful parts of our lives as well. My hope is to talk a little bit about what healthy/unhealthy relationships have to do with human trafficking and how you, as a parent, can engage with your teen on this topic. Topics: [Teens](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/teens) [Parenting](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/parenting) [Relationships](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/relationships) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/teens-and-healthy-relationships) ###### 2 min read ## [Vocation: More than Just a Job](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/vocation-more-than-just-a-job) By [Troy McIntosh](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/author/troy-mcintosh) on Apr 29, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Vocation%20and%20Education.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/vocation-more-than-just-a-job) Even at an early age, students begin to ask the legitimate question, “Why are we learning this?” By the time a student reaches high school, they have likely perfected asking this question. Topics: [Teens](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/teens) [Whole Child Education](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/whole-child-education) [Christian Education](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/christian-education) [High School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/high-school) [College Readiness](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/college-readiness) [Vocational Education](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/topic/vocational-education) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/vocation-more-than-just-a-job) ###### 4 min read ## [Curbing Teacher-Student Clashes](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/curbing-teacher-student-clashes) By [David Stoll](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/author/david-stoll) on Jan 21, 2021 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Student%20Teacher%20Clashes.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/curbing-teacher-student-clashes) “My History teacher hates me.” “My English teacher has it out for me.” “My science teacher wants me to fail.” I believe that we have all, at one point in our lives and educational experiences, had a teacher whom we were convinced didn't like us! As students ourselves we likely thought this about a particular teacher or professor, and now we hear it from our own high school-aged children. 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