Study says quality trumps quantity
Pimps Target Teens At Montreal Malls
I think a lot of teenagers are attracted to money and fame and luxurious things….’oh it’s not that bad, maybe I could try
One In 10 UK Pre-Teens Admit To Making Porn
A further one in 10 are also worried they may be addicted to porn
Supreme Court May Hear Case On Banning Us Flag On Cinco De Mayo
The Supreme Court’s standard has been that the First Amendment protects the rights of students to peacefully protest at school, as long as there is no subsequent “substantial disruption.”
Bill Banning Smoking In Car With Kids Moves Forward
…illegal for anyone in a car with a child under 13 present to smoke tobacco products
Study Reveals Increasing Homophobic Tendencies In Teenage Boys
“High levels of distress have a strong link to depression, anxiety and suicide.”
1 In 5 Teens Have Tried e-Cigarettes
In a British survey of more than 16,000 people aged 14-17 years 19.2% said they had tried or purchased
Kid’s Choice Winner Angelina Jolie Encourages Kids About ‘Being Different’
Different is good. When someone tells you that you are different, smile and hold your head up and be proud
Underage Teens Having Sex Is It Criminal?
Neither Could Legally Consent, But Only the Boy Gets a Felony Charge.
What’s The Deal With Burnbook?
…And it’s why my social media talks are based in principles instead of a single app…
Experts Caution Against Random Drug Testing In Schools
Tests may also uncover traces of students’ prescription medications, which may be a violation of their privacy
How Race And How Religion Shape Millennial Attitudes On Sexuality
Findings from the 2015 Survey of Millennials, Sexuality, and Reproductive Health
Girl, 4, Rides Bus Alone In Search Of Slushie, Shocks Passengers
The parents of the girl said they did not know that their daughter had slipped out the back door in search of her favorite beverage
The Abortion Statistics Surrounding American Millennials
The poll was conducted among 2,314 adults between the ages of 18 and 35, with a margin of error of +/-2.7 percentage points
Growing Your Youth Ministry
We want to be like In-n-Out and not Five Guys. At Mars Hill we keep our schedule simple
On Social Media, Teens Take Risks First, Seek Help Later
A parent’s first impulse may be to take away access to the Internet or social media, but completely avoiding risks may cause other problems
10 Things Only Kids Who Grew Up In A Super-Conservative Church Understand
If you grew up in an ultra-conservative home–you’ll totally get this
Universal Releases Special Edition Of 'Unbroken' For Christian Market
The ‘Legacy of Faith’ edition will only be available in Christian outlets
Teens Targeted As Turkey Cracks Down On Speech
“The political authority’s ultimate aim is to control social media platform in a very strict fashion,”
Schools Nationwide Struggle With Substitute Teacher Shortage
Shortage…forces schools to tap administrators, divide classes to cope
Half Of All Youth In Boston Have At Least One Foreign-Born Parent
It costs Boston Public Schools about $500,000 to teach 200 ESOL students, or about $2,500 for each student
Here's Why Emilia Clarke Turned Down 'Fifty Shades Of Grey'
“I’d done nudity before and was concerned with being labeled for doing it again.”
3 Things Planners Need To Know About Teens And Snapchat
16-24-years-old, which makes it more popular than Facebook Messanger and WhatsApp among teens in the U.S
Teens Say They Change Clothes And Do Homework While Driving
Distracted driving is the leading cause of accidents among drivers of all ages
Making The Grade
This Is How Long Your Teen Needs to Spend on Homework to Be Better at Math and Science
Create A Code Word To Help Teens Out Of Sticky Situations
Two realities of teen life is they end up in sticky situations and it’s awkward, scary and hard to get out of those situations
Values: Creating A Culture Through Parenting
The reality is that you possess the power to create culture because of what you value
Critics Warn 'Talking' Barbie Could Eavesdrop On Children
Interactive Hello Barbie doll records and uploads conversations to server
What Is 'Sharenting' And Should We Be Worried By It?
New report, three quarters of parents have witnessed episodes where this “sharenting” trend has gone too far
Woman Raised By Lesbian Couple: 'I Ached Every Day For a Dad'
I loved my mom’s partner, but another mom could never have replaced the father I lost
600 Students Expelled For Cheating On School Exams In India
About 600 students in India have been expelled for cheating on pressure-packed 10th grade examinations this week
5 Things Your Volunteers Need From You
It’s not fair to ask volunteers to do something that they haven’t been trained for
Why Is There No Starbucks Coffee House In Selma?
If Starbucks wants us to talk about race..why they don’t have Starbucks in some of America’s cities that are mostly black
Woman Raised By Lesbian Couple: 'I Ached Every Day For a Dad'
I loved my mom’s partner, but another mom could never have replaced the father I lost
What Other World Religions Think About Jesus
Every major world religion has some account of who Jesus was. Here’s what they say.
Pregnant Teen In Youth Group...What to do?
“I know you will be disappointed with me like everyone else.”
Is The Church In Decline?
Here the differences depend on whether we look at short-term or long-term trends
Is Your Teen Using apps To Keep Secrets?
Studies suggest that sexting is more common than many parents might realize or want to admit
Presbyterian Church USA Votes to Change Definition of Marriage to Include Same-Sex Couples
The majority voted the definition to from “a man and a woman” to “two people, traditionally a man and a woman.”
Racist Rapper
Hates ‘Fat White Americans’ and ‘Racist Conservative White People’ “unnatural” to be worshipping Jesus Christ
School’s Punishments For Kids Upsets Parents
Parents are upset about “community service” discipline, which has kids doing clean-up chores
Transgender Teen Jazz Jennings Lands Clean & Clear Campaign
Gender dysphoria at 5, Jazz landed on Time’s 2014 Most Influential Teens List, and TLC…11-episode reality series about the teen’s life
Naming And Navigating Depression In The Lives Of Teenagers
How do I know if he’s depressed or if this is just normal teenage behavior?
Americans Are Moving Faster Than Ever Away From Traditional TV
More homes turned to online video, with 40 percent of U.S. homes subscribing to a streaming service
Ever Wonder About 12-Year-Olds Dating? Here is Déjà Story
When you get older people expect you to act differently…And I don’t really know how I’m going to change
Flashback: Focus On Dangers of Caffeine Powder Is Increasing
Caffeine Overdose Ruled Cause Of Prom King’s Death