Study says cyberspace not so dangerous, but authorities urge caution, vigilance
Maybe the Internet isn't just one massive predator preyground after all. Maybe our children are much safer in cyberspace than we thought.
Internet
Jan 18, 2009
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News tagged with teenagers
Tweens and TV: UCLA's 50-year survey reveals the values kids learn from popular shows
How important is fame? What about self-acceptance? Benevolence? The messages children between the ages of 8 and 12 glean from TV play a significant role in their development, influencing attitudes and behaviors as they grow ...
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2021
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Teens in Love Do Less Crime
(PhysOrg.com) -- Teenagers in love may be less likely to get mixed up in crime and substance abuse, according to new UC Davis research. But while romantic love seems to help keep teens law-abiding, casual sex can mean trouble.
Other
Jan 21, 2009
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Texting tops with US teens
Market tracker Nielsen Co. on Thursday released a study confirming what many US parents already knew: teens love to use mobile phones to swap text messages.
Telecom
Oct 15, 2010
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Science is 'girl thing', says Europe campaign
With few women in Europe taking up research jobs, a campaign launched Thursday by the EU executive seeks to convince teenagers that science is a "girl thing."
Other
Jun 21, 2012
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No catch for students in shark tagging research
A group of first generation college-bound students has joined researchers off the Florida Keys in the hopes of catching sharks to be tagged for scientific research.
Ecology
Aug 17, 2013
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How does calling, texting and emailing affect teens socially?
Near-constant smartphone use is a hallmark of today's teenagers. And while the phenomenon has given rise to new injuries – "text neck" is now a growing problem – how is all that calling, texting and emailing affecting ...
Social Sciences
Sep 19, 2014
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British PM urges boycott of 'cyberbullying' websites
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday urged Internet users to boycott certain social networking sites, after a teenage girl who was bullied online committed suicide.
Internet
Aug 8, 2013
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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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Every hour spent in front of a screen is linked to poorer exam results
By the time they are teenagers, more than two-thirds of young people are not doing enough physical activity. Teenagers spend an average of eight hours every day sitting, with 11 to 15-year-olds watching nearly three hours ...
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2015
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