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For parents looking for age appropriate social networking sites for younger teens and preteens: http://www.everloop.com/ http://skidekids.com/ http://www.jackiefame.com/ (a site designed by kids for kids) www.clubpenguin.com (based on games for kids) www.togetherville.com (partnered with facebook) http://www.kidzworld.com http://www.yuniti.com , A new site where kids can network with parents’ permission: http://www.moshimonsters.com/ A site dedicated to sharing stories they […]

This article discusses the risky behavior associated with this season: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/apr/04/prom-graduation-season-accelerates-dangers-of/

A new study found that teenagers with high self-esteem levels are more likely to have careers with high salaries later in life: http://www.businessinsider.com/self-esteem-affect-on-salary-study-2011-4 Whereas teens who feel they do not fit in are less likely to attend college: http://www.newswise.com/articles/high-school-students-who-feel-they-do-not-fit-in-are-less-likely-to-attend-college-particularly-girls-who-are-gay-or-obese-according-to-new-research-from-the-university-of-texas-at-austin2

A new proposal  by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino would allow schools and social service providers to share information about teenagers and their families: http://www.wbur.org/2011/04/04/child-advocates http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/04/04/plan_would_let_agencies_share_hub_teens_data/

This article looks at the role of police and child services in aiding parents at their wit’s end with non-compliant children: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/news/2011/apr/02/policeparenting031011azxml