Tag Archive for culture

GA School Principal After Shooting: I...

on August 28, 2013 by

State Rep. Willie Talton R-Warner Robins: ..we’re living in an entirely different world, and the kids have to be protected

Gaming Can Be Really Addictive: Latest...

on August 28, 2013 by

MTV Sticky: The average millennial spends around 11.8 hours a week gaming on various devices

Lessons From the 2013 VMAs. . . Disney...

on August 28, 2013 by

Walt Mueller

The Dopamine High

on August 28, 2013 by

From Social Networking to Survival

Did Miley Cyrus’ VMAs Performance...

on August 28, 2013 by

“Robin is pissed,” “She was all over him, much more so than anything that was rehearsed.”

The Culture Behind The VMAs

on August 27, 2013 by

What Millions of Teens Gleaned from MTV’s 2013 VMAs

The Modern Addictions Of Our Generation.

on August 27, 2013 by

if you don’t play or watch you are OUT…you disconnect from your friends for a long while

Flashback: One Alarming Trend In Youth...

on August 27, 2013 by

How culture is shifting the language and thought processes of teenagers away from any connection to biblical truth or thought

Whatever Happened to Modesty? MTV VMAs...

on August 27, 2013 by

By Michael Hyatt

The Importance of Influence on Social...

on August 27, 2013 by

These stats make it clear that social media is influential, it’s powerful, and here to stay.

“Growing Pains of the Achy Breaky...

on August 26, 2013 by

By Dan Istvanik

Growing Pains of the Achy Breaky Heart

on August 26, 2013 by

By Dan Istvanik

 

“Growing Pains of the Achy Breaky Heart and 4 Other Thoughts About the VMAs

 

What must Alan Thicke (the father “Growing Pains” and…

New Popular Teen App Spotlight: Ask.fm

on August 26, 2013 by

..a potentially dangerous combination for teens

Popular Teen App Spotlight: Ask.fm

on August 26, 2013 by

By:Dave Rozman

 

In elementary school, I remember being tapped on the shoulder and handed a note. The note had my name on it…

Parents Get Along Better With Their...

on August 26, 2013 by

“Adolescence can be a tough time between parents and kids, but relations almost always improve from adolescence to emerging adulthood,”

Corgan: God Is The Future Of Rock Music

on August 26, 2013 by

Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan on why rock music needs God and how suffering isn’t good for business

Selfies Are ‘Damaging’ Young...

on August 26, 2013 by

Selfies are ‘damaging’ and leave young people vulnerable to abuse, claims psychologist

Flashback: Young Teens Are Not Sexting...

on August 26, 2013 by

People who are dating, in a serious relationship or co-habiting, are the most frequent sexters

Snap Off Chat

on August 26, 2013 by

Why You Should Delete SnapChat

MTV VMA 2013

on August 26, 2013 by

The Winners List

Timberlake, ‘N SYNC steal show at...

on August 26, 2013 by

VMAs 2013

Rihanna, One Direction Are Not Impressed...

on August 26, 2013 by

Raise your hand if you feel personally victimized by Miley Cyrus’

Conversations between Parents and...

on August 25, 2013 by

Part 3

What We’ll See at the MTV VMAs Sunday

on August 24, 2013 by

What will young people take away from Sunday night’s show?

Beloit College Mindset List for the...

on August 24, 2013 by

A look at the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college this fall

Many Teen Girls Using Tanning Beds

on August 24, 2013 by

The desire for a ‘healthy glow’ outweighs skin cancer concern

Don’t Ignore Race in Christopher Lane...

on August 23, 2013 by

TIME: The association of young black men with violence doesn’t come out of thin air

Mamma Bear Attacks Skateboarder For...

on August 23, 2013 by

Unlucky Skateboarder Discovers What Can Haappen If You Hurt Awoman’s Child- Even IF It iS An Accident

Georgia Tech student on epic welcome to...

on August 23, 2013 by

Nick Selby talks about viral video

Ga. Tech student welcomes freshmen with ...

on August 23, 2013 by

“an absolutely enthusiastic and motivational welcome” for the entering Freshman

Teens Drive Smart, Or So We Hope

on August 22, 2013 by

YPULSE

Adults vs Teens: How We Use Social Media

on August 22, 2013 by

Pew found that 94 percent of teens are using Facebook. Only 26 percent said they used Twitter.

Why Aren’t Black Millennials Leaving...

on August 22, 2013 by

As Millennials leave the Church in droves, black Millennials are staying put

3 teenagers charged with first degree...

on August 21, 2013 by

The teenagers gunned down Australian student Chris Lane “for the fun of it.”

“Kill yourself or I will kill you&...

on August 21, 2013 by

11-year-old girl finds favorite doll left on doorstep with death threat stuffed in throat

What Would Barbie Look Like As an...

on August 20, 2013 by

Barbie gets real

Why Barbie’s Not Selling

on August 20, 2013 by

Girls and Body Image

‘Normalizing Teen Sex’: A Critical...

on August 20, 2013 by

Underlying message of “You are not popular without sex” sends a dangerous signal to teens already pounded with sexual pressure

1 out of 5 Non-Christians in North...

on August 20, 2013 by

The Craziest Statistic You’ll Read About North American Missions

5 WAYS TO CULTIVATE YOUR FAITH IN A...

on August 20, 2013 by

Matthew Lee Anderson

Teens Call Out Blurred Lines

on August 19, 2013 by

Is This What They Call Pop Culture?…”these girls being sexualized”

Walt Mueller: The Teen Choice Awards...

on August 19, 2013 by

What It Tells Us About Youth Culture. . .

Singapore: Troubled Teens Easy Targets ...

on August 19, 2013 by

The jakarta Post

Lesbian Cheerleader And Lover Defied...

on August 19, 2013 by

Allegedly contacted each other 20,000 times

Mexico heads back to school with flawed...

on August 19, 2013 by

Only 47 percent of the country’s children graduate from the equivalent of high school

Update: ABC air a graphic sex ad during...

on August 19, 2013 by

Florida Mom Rebeca Seitz Writes Angry Blog Post After Seeing ‘Softcore Porn’ Ad On Morning TV

Silk Road is a popular online drug

on August 18, 2013 by

Teens on Tumblr can’t stop bragging about Silk Road drug deals

Is Katy Perry’s New Single O.K....

on August 18, 2013 by

Review the new hit, ‘Roar’

clueless moms

on August 18, 2013 by

Hilarious Texts from Moms

New Lady Gaga Single Beaten to Number 1...

on August 17, 2013 by

Katy Perry’s “Roar,” gave applause for Lady Gaga‘s comeback single

Warrants fuel questions in Hannah...

on August 17, 2013 by

Hannah Anderson sent James Lee DiMaggio letters

Rescued Teen Hannah Anderson Moving...

on August 16, 2013 by

Dr. Ablow: Kidnap victim’s actions ‘not normal grieving’

Sorry, Mashable’s 13-Year-Old...

on August 16, 2013 by

By Will Oremus

I’m 15 and All My Friends Use...

on August 16, 2013 by

BY ADORA SVITAK

Why a Teen Kidnapping Victim Turned to...

on August 16, 2013 by

“This is just a way of storytelling, through social media, which is fairly normal and healthy response to trauma.”

Mom Slams steamy ad in during am show

on August 16, 2013 by

Debate over steamy ads on the airwaves

Youth Group On The Dangers Of Texting...

on August 15, 2013 by

Texting & Driving Documentary

Cyber Bullying, Virtual Cheating Rampant...

on August 14, 2013 by

The disconnect between bullying, cheating teens, and their parents’ awareness — or lack thereof

Great sexpectations: young teens are not...

on August 14, 2013 by

80% of 21-year-olds have received raunchy ‘sext’ messages and couples are the worst offenders

Hookup culture is apparently a myth

on August 14, 2013 by

Millennials aren’t having any more sex with more partners than past generations

Back To School Basics To Remember

on August 13, 2013 by

George Lockhart

Insights For Those Struggling with Same...

on August 13, 2013 by

Walt Mueller

The 10 TED Talks Every Youth Leader...

on August 13, 2013 by

Youth leaders get fresh perspective and new ideas, TED talks are a brilliant resource

The 10 TED Talks Every Youth Leader...

on August 13, 2013 by

Top 10 awesome TED talks for any youth worker

Kids’ Chronic Stomach Pain Tied To...

on August 12, 2013 by

It’s very prevalent, and it’s one of the most common reasons that children and adolescents end up in their pediatrician’s office

TEEN TWERKATHON: At The Teen Choice...

on August 12, 2013 by

At the end of the telecast…hundreds of bodies grinding up on each other on a show for teenagers

Why Troublemaker Kids Make Great...

on August 12, 2013 by

What they found was that those entrepreneurs were more likely to show anti-social tendencies in adolescence

Katy Perry’s ‘Roar

on August 12, 2013 by

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Kate Upton: Yes, I’m Religious And...

on August 8, 2013 by

The whole thing made me realize that I do want with me, at all times

NEW ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR...

on August 8, 2013 by

“THE MOST ORIGINAL STUDENT DEVOTIONAL I’VE EVER READ.”
-Josh Griffin

The Demise of Guys

on August 6, 2013 by

The current generation of young men is “putting off adulthood” — living with their parents indefinitely

Hello Kitty Contact Lenses Debut in...

on August 6, 2013 by

The first of its kind Hello Kitty Contact Lenses are available in Japan. They can be purchased at a cost of $58

Indonesia Youth Flock To Japanese Youth...

on August 6, 2013 by

“I hope we can also learn from Japan about their work ethic, time management and technology,”

Students Go Nuts Over Drake-Inspired...

on August 4, 2013 by

Pollock schooled the seniors on his favorite rapper Drake’s three popular catchphrases…

Is Early Onset Puberty A Problem?

on August 1, 2013 by

Adam McLane

Talk with Your Kids about Drinking

on August 1, 2013 by

Jonathan McKee

How the Last Decade Changed American...

on August 1, 2013 by

Barna Group

Identifying Teens At Risk For PTSD...

on August 1, 2013 by

Girls had a lifetime prevalence of PTSD of 7.3 percent, and boys 2.2 percent

Getting inside the mind of a Middle...

on July 30, 2013 by

Justin Herman

Why millennials are leaving the church

on July 29, 2013 by

…we’re leaving the church because we don’t find Jesus there.

New Girl Blamed To Teen Bullying Death

on July 28, 2013 by

15-Year-Old Girl Blamed In Teen Bullying Suicide Case

Terrible Teen Craze

on July 28, 2013 by

#SmackCam Is The Worst Thing To Happen To The Internet Since The Last Terrible Teen Craze

5 Drinking Things

on July 28, 2013 by

5 Things To Communicate To Transitioning Students About Drinking

Selena Gomez Wears Impossibly Short...

on July 25, 2013 by

A trend girls are following

‘GENDER IDENTITY’ AWAITS GOV.’S...

on July 25, 2013 by

CA bill allowing Transgender boys to use girls shower, locker rooms..

Reaching the Interconnected Disconnected

on July 24, 2013 by

You, Your Family and the Internet,

TV Exploitative to Teens?

on July 24, 2013 by

Underage girls are more likely to participate in exploitative scenes

Flashback: Stir Up The Miley Controversy

on July 24, 2013 by

17 What.. Moments From Miley Cyrus’ New ‘We Can’t Stop’ Video

The Naked Truth

on July 23, 2013 by

The Rise of Sex & Nudity in America

Porn: Yahoo makes Tumblr more family...

on July 23, 2013 by

10% of Tumblr is porn,

R.I.P.D.

on July 23, 2013 by

Movie Reviews

Study: “Millennials as New Parents”

on July 22, 2013 by

48% say, “children do best if a stay-at-home mom raises them.”

Brazil’s ‘Changing Religious...

on July 22, 2013 by

Brazilian young people are precisely the least Catholic age group

Poorest Teens In The UK Are Renting...

on July 22, 2013 by

It’s showing off..Showing off your car, just everyone looking at you. It’s like your spotlight

Christian Girls Being Snatched by...

on July 22, 2013 by

The effort is much needed help from caring American Christians at a time of uncertainty

Pot Pipe Found in Kid’s Burger...

on July 21, 2013 by

Police tracked the pipe to a 23-year-old employee, who admitted bringing placing it in one of the kids meal boxes to hide…

Superman-Batman Announced At Comic-Con

on July 21, 2013 by

In 1997, there was an animated TV movie, which had Batman/Superman going up against the Joker and Lex Luthor

Retailers Vow Not To Sell Rolling Stone...

on July 19, 2013 by

“As a company.. we believe this is the right decision out of respect for the victims of the attack and their loved…

Asian Canadian Teens Missing Out On Sex...

on July 19, 2013 by

Immigrant adolescents tend to be more sexually active in Canada as they adapt to western norms

Flashback: Mattel’s Monster High Brand...

on July 19, 2013 by

Encouraging Girls to Celebrate and Embrace Their Fun Freaky Flaws