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Here is a thoughtful article for parents: http://southorange.patch.com/articles/dealing-with-21st-century-kids And here is an article by a  teen on how teens view parents’ attempts to use modern communication,  such as texting: http://goodmenproject.com/2010/12/10/when-parents-text-hilarity-ensues/ and here is one teen’s challenge to get unplugged this holiday season: http://www.thefridayflyer.com/FF-2010-12-10/FFS-16034.htm And articles regarding parents’ concerns over their teens’ dependency on technology and […]

This article by a teen comments on teens’ lack of enthusiasm for Twitter: http://www.seofacts.biz/why-teens-dont-and-wont-tweet/ And an interview discussing this pattern: http://mmoorejones.com/2010/12/examining-teenagers%E2%80%99-social-media-habits-my-interview-with-racetalkblog/ and why some don’t email either: http://slatest.slate.com/id/2278754/

This article talks about the tough adjustment for teens and their parents when the teen returns home from college for the holidays: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/ucf/os-ucf-backhome,0,5966237.story

This article discusses a recent study (by a friend and colleague) regarding the alarming rate of dating violence among teens: http://healthland.time.com/2010/12/08/study-dating-violence-is-common-among-teenagers/

This article outlines how some kids’ and teens’ may react to their parents’ divorce: http://singleparents.about.com/od/effects-of-divorce/a/effects-of-divorce-in-tweens-and-teens.htm