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New research suggests that boys often don;t like to share their feelings not out of a fear of perceived vulnerability, but because they just don’t see the point: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/12/boys.aspx

New research is calling into question common assumptions on the benefits of same sex schooling: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/12/single-sex.aspx

New progress being made in programs addressing juvenile delinquency: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/12/troubled-teens.aspx

Apparently many medical Doctors are reluctant to tell parents when their children are overweight: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diet/articles/2011/12/06/most-doctors-dont-tell-parents-kids-are-overweight and overweight teens are likely to have trouble managing their diabetes http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_20511541/heavy-teenagers-face-tough-fight-against-diabetes

Teens are focusing more on virtual contact online or with smart phones, and many are waiting before getting their license: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gas-prices-20111206,0,2458028.story