Teens Care About Online Privacy—Just Not the Same Way You Do
Why do teenagers behave the way that they do online, sharing personal information with just about anybody who wants it? Look to the privacy paradox.
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Why Everyone Should Have Access to Plan B
Give them the benefit of the doubt: Adolescents are more competent in thinking about their decisions than many people suspect, and the science suggests they won't abuse over-the-counter contraceptives.
Help Others to Help Yourself: High School Students Benefit From Volunteer Work
Getting teenagers off of the couch can be difficult, but the benefits are undeniable.
Is Facebook Stunting Your Child’s Growth?
A sociologist says social media damages tweens’ emotional intelligence – with potentially serious consequences.
Text Messages No Substitute for Mother’s Voice
A study finds girls' stress levels decrease after speaking with mom, but not after text messaging.
College Costs Linked to Risky Teen Behavior
New research links the cost of community college tuition rates with drinking and drug use by teenagers.
The Upside of Teen Pregnancy
Usually pictured solely as a scourge, pregnancy for unmarried poor teens may actually have some benefits for the mom.
Can Drug Policy Prevent Reefer Madness?
A cross-national comparison of alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents indicates that stricter laws may prevent high school kids from drinking, but not from smoking pot.
Give Me Something to Believe in
Adolescents are aware of the serious consequences of climate change. So why don't they do anything about it?
Are American Kids Crazy or What?
While our kids may drive us crazy, a prominent researcher given a big new prize hopes to spend his money finding out if that's universal.