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Journaling: Teenager
by Denise Gormish
(Mar 8, 2012)
The teenage years between the ages of 13 and 19 are exciting and important years. A lot of things happen in those seven years, including personality changes, independence, physical development, hobbies, athletics and school. These events and changes all make the teenage years an interesting time to photograph and record. There are lots of subjects to journal about during this time period. Here are a few journaling ideas for scrapbooking the teen years: Personality. Consider the personality of your teenager. Is he or she moody? Hyper? Does he or she like to be alone or spend time with people? Does he or she have a few good friends or many friends? How does your teen respond to challenges, frustrations and disappointments? Think about his or her personality and describe it. Make sure you record the personality traits that are extra special. In high school my daughter won her school's integrity award, so I journaled on a page about the award. The journaling included the teacher's comments about her integrity.
Social Outlets. What kinds of things does your teenager like to do with friends? Where do they go? How does he or she interact with others? Who are his or her best buddies? Does he or she still like being with family? Consider journaling about your teen's social aspects. Try to get comments from other people about your teenager. Independence. How does your teen show a new desire for independence? Does your teen negotiate? Does he or she debate? Maybe your teen questions values and compare them with others'. Is your teen learning to drive or getting a job? Sometimes teenagers change something about their appearance so they can be different. When my daughter colored her hair purple, I journaled about that in a layout.
Physical Development. How is your teen changing physically? Document these changes through photographs and journaling on a layout. Show developmental changes through a series of photographs or journal about one aspect such as height. Hobbies. The teenage years are when teenagers develop a lot of new hobbies. They may happen at school or off campus. Weekends can be filled with fun hobbies. What activities does your teen spend his or her time doing? Does he or she read? Play a sport or musical instrument? Don't forget to journal about what things are keeping your teenager occupied. Also journal about new experiences and things your teenager attempts to do whether he or she continues with them or not. Add his or her thoughts for interest. School. The demands of school change during the teen years. School becomes more challenging. The college application process looms ahead. How is your teen making the transition from middle school to high school? What is his or her favorite class and least favorite? Why? Document the struggles and successes in dealing with schoolwork during these years. How is the homework load? Also journal about special classes and electives. When my daughter had a Theatre Workshop intercession class, I journaled about her success on stage.
So, remember to photograph and journal the differences in the teen during this time of transition. Digital supplies by DesignerDigitals.
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