Study: Teens not the worst text-driving culprits
(AP) -- If you're about to warn your teenager about the dangers of texting or talking on the phone while driving, a new report suggests you look in the mirror first.
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Jun 18, 2010
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Survey: Teens love cell phones; schools, not quite
(AP) -- Teenagers have embraced text messaging as their main form of communication, but mobile phones are often a source of tension with parents and schools, a new survey found.
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Apr 20, 2010
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Book explains how focus on strengths, not failures, helps teens succeed in school
The best way to help teenagers who are struggling in school is put aside their academic problems and focus on what they're doing right, according to a family research scientist who has put this theory to practice.
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2010
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S.Korea to offer software to fight web addiction
South Korea will offer gamers and other Internet addicts free software from next year to limit the time they spend on the web, the prime minister's office said on Tuesday.
Software
Mar 16, 2010
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Startup Kwedit aims at 'unbanked,' credit-less
(AP) -- A new startup called Kwedit wants to help teenagers and other people without credit or debit cards buy virtual goods online.
Internet
Feb 4, 2010
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Teenagers use violence to boost their social standing
A new study looks in depth at the social relationships between male and female teenagers, relational violence, and psycho-social adjustment factors such as loneliness, self-esteem and satisfaction with life. The results show ...
Social Sciences
Dec 22, 2009
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Survey indicates parents unaware of how their teens use social media
Parents, do you know what your teen is texting? Got any clue what's on her Facebook page? Chances are you don't.
Internet
Aug 14, 2009
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Today's parents 'not to blame' for teenage problem behaviour
(PhysOrg.com) -- Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University.
Social Sciences
Jul 31, 2009
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Twitter ain't cool, British teenager tells global investors
A 15-year-old Briton has set the financial world abuzz with a research note penned for a major US bank in which he reveals teenagers' media habits -- including that Twitter is just not cool.
Internet
Jul 15, 2009
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Study shows that girls in sports develop conflict-resolution skills
(PhysOrg.com) -- Most parents understand the importance of keeping their kids active in a time when childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem. But one University of Alberta researcher wants to go a step further and ...
Social Sciences
May 12, 2009
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