Teens have to explore, try things out, weigh pros and cons, and make their own decisions themselves. That's the whole point. Each child has his/her own mix of hyper- and hyposensitive senses and his/her own history. In the book, we refer to these ... more

Teenagers drink for many reasons. Some grow up seeing their parents or other adults drinking. They also see drinking in movies and television or in magazine ads. There is often pressure from friends or classmates to drink. A teenager may drink to ... more

Each year millions of young teens need assistance during the holidays, and year after year many are overlooked when it comes to holiday giving. By serving as Toys for Teens donation sites, Best Buy stores make it easier for customers to give more ... more

TOYO Teens stands for "Ten Outstanding Young Omaha Teens". It is an annual project sponsored by the Omaha Jaycees to recognize ten students between the ages of 13 and 19 who are giving back to Omaha through volunteerism and community action. 2009 ... more

Teens get tattoos and piercings to make a dramatic statement and to express their self identity. Many teens do it because all of their friends have done it, or simply because they think it is cool. This is a popular trend for teens of this ... more

Proft: I don't have a problem with people going through the current laws to improve driving efficiency. Quinn: I think the graduated licensing program is a good idea and will help to keep Illinois teenagers safer on the road. Schillerstrom: I think ... more

Arielle Silverman, president of the National Association of Blind Students (NABS), shares her thoughts on this crucial topic and outlines a series of useful strategies. When I talk to sighted audiences about blindness, I am frequently asked whether ... more

OCD affects children and adolescents during a very important period of social development. Schoolwork, home life and friendships are often affected. Some children with OCD are too young to realize that their thoughts and actions are unusual. They ... more

To think that there is a correlation of any type here other than spurious is ridiculous. Last time I checked, sex ed did NOT make students horny. Playboy magazine, hot boys on the football team, internet porn sites, and just plain old teenage ... more

My mom and dad, and my in-laws, were all teens in the 60's. One thing to think about is that not everyone who was a teen in the 60's was a hippie. My parents (and my in-laws) were very conservative. My parents never wore bell-bottom pants or long ... more