Tag Archive for adolescence
Smartphone Ownership Still Rising
Smartphone users spend over 9 hours a month on social networking platforms
How to Keep the Spiritual High From Camp
If you really think about it, there are 5 major things we do at a camp or retreat everyday that we tend…
Teenagers’ Internet Mistakes Will...
We must do more to prevent youthful indiscretion from hurting future career prospects
Teen Arrested for Giving Officers a &...
Tell Miami-Dade Police Department to drop felony charges against McMillan!
We need fathers more than ever
50% of first-born American children are born out of wedlock. In the black community, the number is nearly 70%
Sesame Street Tackling Tough Topic –...
A new Sesame Street character is highlighting the struggles children of incarcerated parents go through
MTV Turns Its Attention to Younger...
MTV is shedding its skin again, this time to appeal to viewers age 14 to 17 who have different preferences than the 18- to 25-year-olds
8TH GRADER SUSPENDED, ARRESTED OVER NRA...
8TH GRADER SUSPENDED, ARRESTED OVER NRA T-SHIRT NOW FACES $500 FINE AND A YEAR IN JAIL
Selena Gomez Is Open To Doing Nude Roles...
“Now that Selena is growing up to be a more serious actress and separating herself from her Disney past, she has no…
Meet The Girl Behind One Of Tumblr’s...
The 14-year-old girl behind Depression and Disorders blogs about her own cutting, plans of suicide, and struggles with an eating disorder
Flashback: Boys with absent fathers more...
Boys with absent fathers were less likely to be married by the age of 23 and more likely to have children by…
Autism Sings
Country music star Josh Turner Performs a Touching Duet With a Autistic Boy at the Opry
School Threatens To Ruin Valedictorian...
It was intimidating having my high school principal threaten my future because I wanted to stand up for the Constitution and acknowledge…
“Morning-After” Birth Control Pill...
At what age should young girls be allowed to buy the “morning-after’ pill
The Truth About Sexual Desire
Any discussion about Sex that does not begin with our deepest, truest desire for love begins in the wrong place
Man Of Steel Youth Ministry Talk: Got...
This movie highlights sense of purpose: Young Clark’s adoptive earth father encourages his quest for identity: “You were sent here for…
Activating Young People Around Causes...
Marah Lidey from DoSomething.org, the largest organization for teens and social change
The Government Will Now Allow Girls Of...
FDA loss of control on Plan B not surprising
When It Comes To Family Ministry or...
9 Youth Pastors, a Cabin in the Woods, and a Conversation About Parent Ministry
3 Things Boys Must Know About Sexuality:...
By Aaron Buer
Pornography
For the last two days I have been writing about how to talk to boys about sex. Be sure…
Our Kids Are Leaving The Church!
Making a Case for Inter-Generational Ministry
Tween Girls Susceptible To Mobile...
48% of respondents favored fashion-related ads, followed by makeup products (21%); toys (12%), apps (11%); and books (8%)
Why Teens Need to Learn About Personal...
They had credit cards but no idea how they worked. They didn’t know about savings accounts
Teens Shop Online or Prefer The Store
Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project
3 Things Boys Must Know About Sexuality:...
Guys Crave Respect: By Aaron Buer
3 Things Boys Must Know About Sexuality:...
By Aaron Buer
Guys Crave Respect
Yesterday I began a series on how to talk to boys about sex. Boys need much more than…
Why Students Don’t Engage With The...
The most effective way of drawing people to Christ is first through Christ-centered community
Father And Sons Amazing 4-Day...
For a dad it was a wonderful thing. No video games around, no television, no distractions, no texting, Just talking. Just to…
Routine Marijuana Use May Damage A Teen...
Street marijuana is now more than twice as strong as it was 15 years ago
Why Christian Students Walk Away From...
Students want to be part of a mission bigger than themselves and if we aren’t connecting them to it they will go…
Mississippi Aims To Curb Teen Pregnancy...
A new law intended to identify statutory rapists and reduce the state’s rate of teenage pregnancy
Trying—and Failing—to Host an...
“Every one of my friends smokes weed and drinks, Mom. Every one you’ve ever seen.”
Marilyn Manson To Paris Jackson
Marilyn Manson Makes Sweet Offer to Paris Jackson After Her Suicide Attempt
Paris Suicide Attempt Because She Wasn&...
Marilyn Manson Dedicates Song to Paris Jackson
Zimmerman Trial Begins
Trial begins for George Zimmerman, accused of murdering Florida teen Trayvon Martin
3 Things Boys Must Know About Sexuality:...
God Invented Sex: By Aaron Buer
3 Things Boys Must Know About Sexuality:...
By Aaron Buer
God Invented Sex
Most parents are terrified to talk to their boys about sex. Some…
HOMESCHOOLING GROWING SEVEN TIMES FASTER...
Schools such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Stanford, and Duke Universities all actively recruit homeschoolers
Child Stars’ First R-Rated Movies
Some actors wait until they’re adults to tackle adult roles, others don’t.
Listening to Young Atheists
..They felt their churches offered superficial answers to life’s difficult questions
Hero Teens And Burritos
How 1 dad inspires teenagers to make 33,000 burritos for the homeless
Five Reasons Christian Parents “Lose...
The best way to make sure your children will grow up in Christ, is if you are growing in Christ
Flashback: Seven Reasons Why Young...
Here are some general trends that I think apply to why are young adults walking away from religion?
What Are Kids Ambitions & Who Do...
Watters’ World: Young Americans edition
Attacks On Christian Children In Egypt...
…another purpose appears to be to frighten Christian families to make them reluctant to send their children to church
10% Of Youth Behind Bars Report Sexual...
7.7% of youth reported an incident involving facility staff
20 Truths About Tithers [Infographic]
63% of Tithers started giving 10% or more between childhood and their twenties
Stepmom Punishes Kids Who Stole With...
Indianapolis mom teaches thieving kids a tough lesson
Part-Time Youth Pastor, Full-Time Hero
How to Make an Qualitative Impact With Only 5
Airline Kicks 100 High School Students...
Teens who wouldn’t sit down and put away their cellphones
Paris Jackson Hospitalized After...
She wrote: “yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away now it looks as though they’re here to stay.”
“Understanding the Middle School...
“These students are not problems to be solved, they are people to be loved through a process…a normal process.”
Apple Curved-Battery Patent Paves Way...
Apple’s patent for a curved battery could be another signal that the iWatch is on its way
From YOLO to FOMO
Jonathan McKee:…Because, in today’s world of hyper-connection… no one wants to be the last one to know
More Kids Being Poisoned by Prescription...
Young children had the greatest risk of being poisoned by diabetes drugs (60.2 percent) and blood pressure drugs (59.7 percent)
Is USA Kicking Its Sugar Habit?
Kids drank fruit juices 16 fewer times than in 1988
Successful Transitions From Children&...
What do you want new 6th graders to know when they entered youth ministry, and how we insure that no students “fell…
Los Angeles Schools Share STD app With...
The app available to seventh and ninth grade health teachers throughout the school district to be used as the teacher sees fit
Gaming On Facebook
4 in 10 students (41%) said they’ve played a game on Facebook at least once during the past month
What’s Behind The Falling Teen Birth...
Teen birth rate falls, especially among hispanics
Students Dream Big
On Helping Students Dream Big, Responsibly and Realistically
Teen Awaiting Heart Transplant Attend...
Teen was able to graduate high school with her class while awaiting a heart transplant in the hospital
Flashback: Childhood Bullying Increases...
16.5% of 16-17 year olds had self-harmed in the previous year, and 26.9% of these did so because they felt as though…
Yearbook Prank Felony
High school girl arrested after yearbook prank makes it into print
Teen Birth Rate Hit Another Record Low...
The new rate, 31.3 births per 1,000 women ages 15-19,
Flashback: Victoria’s Secret Model...
“I personally feel that I am not honoring God or my husband by doing it,”
Flashback: SmartPhone Safety Nets ...
Sadly, less than half of parents are having conversations with their kids about their phones or their social media use
Taco Bell Receives Amazing Application
“How did you find out about Taco Bell?” I was lost one night, and in the distance I spotted a purple bell…
Kate Upton ‘Not Thrilled’ About...
I love my body. It’s what God gave me! I feel confident with myself, and if that inspires other women to…
Negative Impact of Social Media on Teens
Teens feel “safe” behind their computer screen or phone so they will post nude or semi-nude pictures
Teacher Punished for Telling Students...
“I’m not here to stir the pot,” Dryden said. “I’m just trying to protect my kids.”
Gisele Bundchen Forgoes Photoshop:...
We are women, our imperfections are what make us unique and beautiful
How Culture Really Changes
People have to change not only their actions and decisions — they have to change their thinking
FCC Considers More Sex and Nudity
Jonathan McKee: On America’s reaction to the FCC’s consideration allowing more sex, nudity and expletives on TV
high school graduation prayer got a...
This year though the principal was asked by several students — at least one an atheist — that the prayer be omitted
Judge in George Zimmerman Case Bars...
No… marijuana use, history of fighting, gold teeth, suspensions and “aggressive” texts
Student Arrested After High School...
Started off as a fun end of the year tradition got out of control quickly. “Absolute chaos”
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