Does your 10-14 yo write in a journal?

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Does your 10-14 yo write in a journal?
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Thu, 11-16-2006 - 10:18pm

I am just wondering how many of your 10-14yos write in journals/diaries? If so, how often do they do it? Is it something that they took up for a week or so and then dropped?
I remember when I was grade 6/7 I wrote in my journal every night and it helped me with expressing emotions, and I really want Caitie to be able to start working on expressing her emotions, sharing her feelings, and controlling her anger. I think a journal might help, but I don't know whether it is something she would stick with.
What do you think of journals/diaries? Any other ideas for working on emotion expression?

Thanks,
-Nikki
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Registered: 05-15-2005
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 11:40pm

I just taught a class about journaling - I'm a big supporter of kids writing from as early as age 2 (writing is drawing then, but they do have things to say). I used this link here (http://organizedchristmas.com/article41.html) for a handout/ idea. Maybe you could make her a journal jar of her own for Christmas?

My kids journal every night - sometimes with a leader questions - sometimes they just have a lot to say....

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Fri, 11-17-2006 - 7:50am

Thanks so much Lolly, that site should be interesting.

-Nikki


                             
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Fri, 11-17-2006 - 8:09am

I have to be honest, Nikki, I'm not sure. She has owned a variety of journals over the years but whether she currently writes in one, I do not know.

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Fri, 11-17-2006 - 8:31am
I gave Sam a journal and a jar of questions for her Birthday last year.While she didnt use the question jar alot she has long ago used up the journal.I got her another one .I think it is a good idea and I kept one as well in my teen years until my mom read it.:0( I think it will help get all her feelings out.I belive it helps Sam out.Good luck.
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Fri, 11-17-2006 - 10:55am
Not unless he was forced to in school....LOL






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Fri, 11-17-2006 - 1:14pm

My daughter (6th grade) has written in journals on and off for several years. She enjoys writing and its a good way to get her thoughts together and express yourself. Now her twin brother hates journal writing. He would only do it if it was a homework assignment.

DD even loves looking through the journals in the store, picking out a new one every once in a while (and a fancy looking pen to go along with it).

Lynn

 

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 4:32pm

This should be addressed to ALL, but i don't know how to change it!

Hmm...those were all good things to think about. I definately agree with the point that was made about me not controlling whether or not she writes in it, it has to be for herself. I think maybe I will get her a journal/journal jar to go with her christmas presnt and just hope that she uses it.

Thanks,
-Nikki