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Why Are So Many Teenagers 'Sexting' Naughty Photos of Themselves?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 22:00:30 +0000

Parents of teenagers, if you need something new to worry about, we’re here to help: a new study reveals a third of 14- to 19-year-olds have “sexted” nude pictures of themselves to other teens using their cell phones. The study of almost 1,000 Texas teens found that while they’re irritated when they’re asked to send [...]

Study Says Teenagers Are Bombarded with Alcohol Brand Name-Dropping in Music

Shauna Wright — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:35:49 +0000

In a new study published Thursday, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Dartmouth University found that American teens who listen to music hear about 34 name-brand references to alcohol every day — something that could contribute to teen substance abuse.

Oklahoma Kids Set Themselves on Fire for Fun

Amory Gritta — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:00:35 +0000

There’s a hot new trend among teenagers in Oklahoma — and we emphasize the word “hot.” News 9 reports teens in the state have taken to setting themselves and their friends on fire. The kids douse their bodies with highly flammable body spray and then light themselves up, becoming the sort of stunt you usually [...]