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Extra-curricular activities for teens can be a great way to aid in making friends, having fun, getting out of the house, staying out of trouble, and learning about life.

However there can be many challenges involved with teens participating in these activities. A proper balance should always be maintained, taking into account what the teen enjoys and what they actually have the time and/or ability to do.

ACADEMICS

- The teens academic issues are the first thing to address when thinking about other activities. Will other pursuits detract time and energy needed for schoolwork with an already troubled student? If the student is doing well, will the idea cause them added stress that will negatively effect their school progress? For most teens, as long as homework can still be finished and tests can still be studied for, extra-curricular activities shouldn't create a real problem.

TRANSPORTATION

- Where is the activity located and how will the teen manage to get there? This can be a huge challenge if the fun takes place at a removed location. Can they transport themselves there, with either car, bike, skateboard, or by walking? If so, will they also be able to get there in all seasons and conditions? Is there a bus or carpool to the location? Will a parent need to drop off and pick up the teen?

INTEREST

- Is the teen actually interested in the activity? Something they don't actually enjoy is just going to be another boring chore in their life. It will unpleasant for them, and probably turn into a fight trying to get them to actually attend.

SOCIAL LIFE

- Most average teens both want and need some sort of social life. Though school can provide some of this, it is important that there also be social interaction outside of school. Though extra-curricular activities can be great for creating and maintaining that social circle, teens also need time to hang-out, watch movies, and generally goof off.

STRESS

- What are the general stress levels in the teens life, both personally and academically? Will an extra activity cause them too much additional worry and negatively effect everything, maybe even their very health?

SKILL

- Is the activity the proper skill level for the teen? Is this something they can learn to do, or something that takes inborn talent? Will they become overly frustrated and/or embarrassed by participating?

MONEY

- Is this activity something the teen, or the teens family, can afford for them to do? Will supplies cost large sums of money that could cause problems when

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