this article discusses the debate over the darkness of some YA book themes: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/06/06/137005354/seeing-teenagers-as-we-wish-they-were-the-debate-over-ya-fiction
Read More »The anti-prom
June 07, 2011 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
The New york Public library anti-prom, an alternative prom hosted by the library for teenagers who do not fit into the conventional prom routine, with its expenses and conventions of tuxedos and corsages and limousines and catering halls, and golden boy-and-girl couples: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/06/a-prom-for-students-who-dont-want-one/
Read More »Gay and lesbian teens more prone to high risk behaviors
June 07, 2011 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
According to research from a recent government survey in the United Kingdom: http://www.newstime.co.za/Health/Are_Gay_And_Lesbian_Teenagers_More_At_Risk/26661/
Read More »On vaccinations
June 06, 2011 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
More parents in Washington state opt out of vaccinations than any other state. This article discusses the ramifications of that choice: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/06/05/1693707/state-leads-nation-in-opting-out.html
Read More »Teens and their cell phones
June 06, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses the pitfalls of irresponsible use and offers tips for parents: http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20110604/LIFESTYLE/106040302/Insist-teenagers-use-phones-responsibly?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s
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