Teenagers – Elternmagazin Fritz+Fränzi

Hate speech: three teenagers on their mobile phones

4 min

Online hate is also poisoning our young people

Young people are particularly affected by hate speech. Not only as perpetrators or victims, but also as witnesses to bad behaviour.

Media addiction: A teenager shows his father something on his mobile phone — n

Media competence

9 min

Media addiction: «Relationships are the strongest protective factor»

Child and adolescent psychiatrist Susanne Walitza discusses the impact of social media on young people's mental health and the ban on mobile phones in schools, and explains why parents need support when it comes to teaching their children about media use.

Happiness: At what age are we happiest? Four teenage girls are sitting on a wall

Psychology

2 min

At what age are we happiest?

Tobias Esch knows that the sources of happiness change over the course of a person's life. The neuroscientist identifies three forms.

Career choice

2 min

«We allow young people to mature»

The Dreipunkt Foundation offers support programmes to young people who are struggling to find an apprenticeship.

Help for young people with mental health issues: A young woman looks down at her mobile phone, looking depressed. — Sad young woman sitting on the sofa at home

Psychology

2 min

«Straightforward help for troubled young people»

The online platform Caremeleon offers professional help to young people with mental health issues. An interview with co-founder Janine Rudari.

Thirteen-year-old teenager with difficulty falling asleep lies awake in bed

Columns

4 min

«I have trouble falling asleep at night.»

Matteo, 13, still can't fall asleep at 9.30 p.m. This stresses him out. Our expert explains why this is and what could help him.

Vaping: Two teenage girls are sitting on a picnic blanket near the forest, vaping. — Vape LGBT teenagers. Bisexual lesbian young Caucasian teenage girls in casual clothes vape electronic cigarettes on the street in the park on an autumn evening. Bad habit.

Columns

5 min

«My parents are punishing me for vaping by banning me from using my mobile phone.»

Amy, 16, doesn't understand why her parents are so upset about vaping. She seeks advice from our expert.

Pressure from teachers: Teenager sits bored at his desk and crosses his arms — Tired, sleepy, napping, exhausted, fatigued, overworked, overload, pupil, teenage boy, teenager, sleep, student, lad, teenage generation, man, male, schoolboy, health problem, boring class, lesson, sleeping at table, school. High-quality 4K footage

Columns

5 min

«I'm fed up with school.»

Hamza, 15, is tired of school. He feels constantly pressured by teachers and parents. Here is what our expert has to say.

Why do children steal? Three friends at a clothes rack.

Psychology

2 min

What is the legal situation in the event of theft?

Youth prosecutor Patrik Killer knows what happens when children or young people steal and what penalties they can expect.

Why do children steal? A girl with her friends.

Psychology

10 min

When your child steals

It is not uncommon for young people to steal. This may be motivated by a desire to belong or by a more serious problem.

Acne: Teenagers applying make-up and covering up spots

Health

8 min

What helps against spots?

In the age of social media, acne can be a major psychological burden. Two experts explain what can be done about it.

A very young woman appears to be depressed and sad. She is sitting on a staircase.

Health

5 min

Recognising a mental illness in teenagers

How can mental illness in teenagers be better recognised? A new approach is promising.

Which path is mine? Midwife Julia during her training.

Career choice

6 min

Which way is mine?

After the ninth school year, young people have many options open to them. They can transfer to a secondary school or immerse themselves in the world of work through an apprenticeship.

Career choice

3 min

Where do I fit in?

A young person's potential does not always match the requirements of the desired training programme. This helps

Career choice

3 min

Career choice: What makes me tick?

The better you know yourself, the easier it is to find a suitable job. However, it is not always easy for young people to assess themselves realistically.

Columns

2 min

The stress of not being good enough

Social pressure pushes young people and parents into perfectionism. In the darkest hours, columnist Mikael Krogerus turns to God and asks for salvation.

Health

2 min

«Eating is more than just food intake»

Top chef Rolf Caviezel visits school classes to cook with the children. The aim is to teach them more about a balanced diet.

Education

9 min

Remember the condoms!

The child is in love for the first time. How does that feel for mum and dad? How should parents ideally behave? And what should they refrain from doing?

Education

12 min

«Young people are under a lot of psychological pressure»

Youth researcher Klaus Hurrelmann says that children have never reached puberty as early as they do today. This changes the parent-child relationship.

Health

3 min

«We need to reach children who don't move on their own initiative»

Exercise and sport are good for children. They learn to deal with winning and losing and experience a social system that shapes and supports them.

Media

7 min

How do we protect our children from online abuse?

Sexual harassment and cyberbullying are now so widespread among young people that parents and schools need to take action.

Family

7 min

What to do when your daughter wants to go vegan through puberty?

If teenagers want to give up animal products completely, there are a few things to consider. How a vegan diet can succeed.

How do young people deal with hate speech?

Podcasts

1 min

How do young people deal with hate speech?

How and where do young people experience hate speech on the internet? Do they take it personally? The answers can be found in the new podcast "So gaat das" by Stiftung Elternsein.

Columns

3 min

«The love for the siblings will always last»

School pupil Jocelyn Papp, 16, talks about the best times with her family and what she appreciates about her siblings.