What would teens rather do, spend time outside doing something or stay inside and watch TV or play V-games.?
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Tv cause I can watch and eat at the same time
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i think you should find s.th. more interesting,go out more often or if it is night whatch t.v. or read a book or magazine
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I hardly ever watch TV for more than just maybe one show (except late night CTN). It's usually so boring anyway (I am so over all the Reality Shows!) ... so, I play video games (mostly RPG's), surf blogs, research my latest "I wonder what or why" subject on Google, look for great photos or pics to put on my blog, play with my cats, read, listen to music, talk to my teenager (did she say talk to her teenager?!), talk to my grandchildren on my cell phone - IM - or my web cam, take care of my 82 year old mother, take care of my 20 year old retarded granddaughter, prepare meals (what fun - NOT) & eat, watch DVD movies, or just sit and enjoy what little silence I have in my day! Thanks for asking. What do you do?
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I think that a lot of teens are so hooked up with ipods, the internet, television, video games, etc. that they aren't doing anything else. Something must be done!
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watching tv and playing online games
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well i would tell my teen i want him/her to be active if he/she is unwilling to find things on there own then there is always cleaning the garage/ basement/attic. yard work washing your car getting in fire wood or plowing the north 40. i am sure after some labor they will be more than willing to find things like sports ect to fill there time. if not well then wow look at all the work you got done around the house, and hey if they like doing those things i know a young man who bought his first car and paid some of his clothing costs doing odd jobs.
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Camping.\nGrilling, camping jr.\nWatergun fight.\nPlaying tag.\nAny sport from bicycling to basketball.\nCoffee/Beer. Both still legal.\nSex?\nStart a band, no matter how bad.\nLocal music scene, no matter how bad.\nNo board games, unless you prefer the alternate solution to your problem wherein you get rid of your friends by playing Monopoly and Risk.\n\nOooh! I got one, the bestest fun of all! Go to church! Wheee, God!!!!![/sarcasm]
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You are brave indeed!\n\nI'm the mother of four teenagers and former teenagers and have had three others live with me and have had lots of them just kind of hanging around, eating me out of house and home.\n\nWhat I would offer you is the knowledge that teenagers love being together.  What they do while they are together is usually second to the experience of just being able to spend time together.\n\nThings that the very varied group here have enjoyed are:\n\nmusic--this is key!  I'd suggest playing a variety and giving the music-makers among them a chance to play for the others.  A dance is a nearly universally enjoyed experience and they can dance in the outback, dressed in shorts and tee shirts as well as they can in prom gowns and tuxes.  If you slap a theme on the thing, they'usually like to talk about what they'll wear for weeks--you'll get a lot of mileage out of that.  I guess I wouldn't suggest the theme my daughter's Homecoming Committee had for their dance--Survivor--since you'll be living it all of the time, but something like a luau theme or a club theme will give the girls something to primp for.\n\nContests are good, too.  One son was in a group in high school that went on long scavenger hunts.  You might have them find things native to the area you'll be in which will help them to learn about the place they are living.  Or you could make it a treasure hunt, with clues to follow and something good to find.  \nRelay races, the kinds of games they like playing when at home (frisbees seem to be used a lot around here), even board game night can be successful.  I think I'd try to come up with some tournaments, too, where people play something and progress or are eliminated, but can still root for others.  I seem to have Frisbees on the brain today, but Frisbee golf might work for this or even a card game that isn't too complicated.  I think I'd try to organize some things as team efforts and some as individual efforts.  And it's really important to include kids whose talents aren't in the area of physical might.  Checkers, chess, a talent show;  there are plenty of activities that tap different abilities.\n\nYou didn't say if you would have access to equipment to show DVD's, but if you do, Movie Night would be good, or maybe the chance for kids to check somethings out of a movie library.  Oh!  And don't forget reading material, crossword puzzles (another contest/race perhaps?), Sudoku puzzles...\n\nYes, I am really getting enthusiastic here!  Can I come along?\n\n(You could also form a committe drawn from the kids or their parents to help come up with ideas.  They know what they like to do, right?  And don't forget--teenagers eat A LOT, especially kids who are working hard.)
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Go on the computer and chat or call someone.Invite a friend over or just go eat a snack.You could always play video games or watch tv
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VOLLEYBALL--HANDS DOWN! I grew up in Huntington Beach California so it was as common to me as breathing. I do, however, need to play with those who know the rules. GGGRRRRR to those ball hogs, and you know who you are.;-P\n\nHorseback riding is a great one! I love the scenery up here in the mountains. Being with the horses on the ground is much more enjoyable for me though, they are an awe to be with and I love all of their expressions.....hey I am drifting off the subject here...sorry. \nUmmmm I think swimming and ice skating are equally good sports wise. Both can be done year round and both are cardio and can give you a sense of well-being. \nI can think of another, but since there is really no age resriction here I won't mention the other.
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I would like you to keep in mind that I am 15. I like to read, listen to cds, take a nap, do word puzzles, watch movies on a portable dvd player, knit, write and draw(if the ride isn't too bumpy), talk to my family or friends, write lists (I am an obsessive list writer because I have to be organized), play handheld games, etc.
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GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS AND WORK-OUT !!!\nIT'LL BE MORE FUN AND LESS BORING !!!
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Work\n Play \n Exercise\n Make friends\n Find someone to go back to bed with...
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Settle for TV\nCheaper and safer!!!!
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I like the party idea and the skating idea.  Going to a concert might be too pricey for 13 year olds.  But if you like museums, that's a great way to spend an afternoon.  I suggest doing somehting you both like, doesn't cost a lot of money, and gives lots of opportunities to laugh, converse and have a great time.  How about taking a walk to a local park to play tennis or basketball?
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I feel the same way over summer. So this summer I decided to at least not just sit around and watch tv. Put on some music and dance around the house. I'm home alone all day so I jump on my couches and act really crazy. It's fun and you don't need your friends to make it fun. Or get your iPod or whatever and go rollerblading. :-)
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Even going out for a day somewhere - to a theme park or museum would be fun, and let your teen invite a friend to come along if he/she wants.  Maybe you can take a day or two off work and take a mini vacation over a long weekend and go somewhere fun.  Going to new places is always a fun thing to do - for parents and teens alike.