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This article suggests that texting, IMing and other forms of communication are having an impact on teens’ ability to communicate face-to-face http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/275185/3/Teens-have-trouble-communicating-face-to-face-

A large number of teenagers frequently take medicines and drugs without full knowledge of its risks and benefits: http://www.healblog.net/health-news/better-drug-information-for-teenagers-needed/ http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=19700  

The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has experienced a surge in the number of 18 and 19 years olds seeking advice on how to deal with their debts: http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/debt-help-news/concern-about-teenager-debts/

According to the National Poison Control Centre, an increasing number of teenagers have been reported with (deliberate) poisoning  in recent years: http://www.dawn.com/2011/09/04/alarm-over-surge-in-self-poisoning-among-teenagers.html

These articles offer some tips for parents: http://www.empowher.com/parenting/content/do-you-dread-talking-your-child-s-teacher http://magicvalley.com/lifestyles/relationships-and-special-occasions/ways-to-build-a-relationship-with-your-child-s-teacher/article_6bb9bc0c-1875-520e-a4cf-8fd024dcbafe.html http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110908/entlife/709079993/ http://warren.patch.com/articles/for-parents-ways-to-enhance-your-childs-education http://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/living/1838-creating-a-partnership-between-parent-and-teacher.html http://www.smartfirstgraders.com/parent-teacher-communication.html http://www.hendersonpress.com/local-news/item/694-communication-is-key-to-resolving-kids%E2%80%99-problems-in-school And a discussion out of Melrose, MA on how much teachers, parents, and students should interact online: http://melrose.patch.com/articles/how-much-should-teachers-students-and-parents-interact-online And a teacher’s view on parents invovlement in their kids’ schooling http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2011/10/10/parents-dont-change-but-children-do/