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Teenagers who drink alcohol spend more time on their computers for recreational use, including social networking and downloading and listening to music, compared with their peers who don’t drink: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/224655.php http://www.techeye.net/internet/drunk-teenagers-more-likely-to-surf-web http://www.emaxhealth.com/1275/teenagers-alcohol-and-internet-use-unhealthy-mix

A quarter of parents of young children in the UK admit using the television as a babysitter, research suggests: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13308737 and the damage done by too much time in front of the TV: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1385438/Switch-speak-Leaving-children-TV-hinder-speech-development.html?ito=feeds-newsxml And out of Ireland: http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/parenting/parents-allow-underfives-to-watch-unsuitable-tv-shows-2643301.html

On using essays and contracts to engender safer driving: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/05/06/3090245/essay-contract-may-help-teenagers.html

On how modern times and technology can change the parenting role: http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_changing-dynamics-between-mother-and-child_1540903 http://www.turlockjournal.com/news/article/9399/

Some new links with tips for communication with your teen: http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/default/article/Psychologist-discusses-way-to-improve-1385714.php https://www.homeword.com/improving-communication-with-your-teenager-ta-a-1399.html http://www.guideto.com/health/teen-health/wellness-safety/improving-communication-with-your-teenagers.html http://www.zzwsrc.com/1110/how-to-enhance-the-communication-process-in-parenting-teens/ On teenagers’ need to mock,  push back, and test rules: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2014985117_marcus08.html