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Ah, Unrequited Love -
Sandra E. Graham (8,072)     
Sandra E. Graham   
Quietly she peeked into her parent's room and listened to their unified snoring. New Year's Eve hats and confetti littered the floor from last night's regalia. Sighing as she softly closed the door; it would be hours before they would wake for the day. The house was so cold and her bare feet... ( added 256 days 5 hours ago.) |
How to know when Softball is not Your Daugther's Sport - and the Day Coach T Retired -
Teresa Ortiz (10,987)  
Teresa Ortiz
Family dates are great. The problem is, we still haven't figured out which is better; the actual event, or the drive to the event. Such was the case last night. On the way to "Flashbacks at the Movies", Brittany, our daughter, decided the topic of conversation would be regrets. She went first.... ( added 262 days 8 hours ago.) |
Why Are We Failing Our Kids Through Abstinence Education? -
Avis Ward (11,418) 
Avis Ward
Studies show abstinence doesn't work and abstinence pledges aren't enough. Should we rethink how we approach teenagers about sex? You bet!
One approach that would be most effective in communicating with teens is sharing the truth. Sounds too obvious to be stated, doesn't it? Credibility and... ( added 271 days 14 hours ago.) |
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Forcing Your Relationships on Your Children: Is It Fair? -
Ronyae (4,519) 
I'll start this vent off with a short story:
A young lady has six school-aged children, and they are making the best of what they have. The young lady meets a guy that she totally adores. This was a friend from her childhood that she had a major crush on. So, when he met her children and... ( added 286 days 15 hours ago.) |
8 Reasons Your Teenager Wants Sex, and the 1 Thing Every Parent Can Do -
Mogama (16,433) 
Mogama
Besides the biological fact that their
hormones are raging like a house on fire, why are teens having so
much sex? In his book, How to Help Your Child Say NO to Sexual
Pressure , which is recommended reading for every parent, author
and speaker Joshua McDowell discusses several causes... ( added 291 days 14 hours ago.) |
Teens Have Sex Because It Feels Good -
Mogama (16,433)
Mogama
If you've worked with the culturally exposed teens of our time, you know that sexually active teens are the norm. Teenagers are having sex left and right. In the classroom or bathroom of the school. In the backseat of the car. In the park. At home. On the beach. Wherever and whenever youngsters... ( added 292 days 19 hours ago.) |
Senior Year, Finals, and Surgery -
Teresa Ortiz (10,987)
Teresa Ortiz
In just a few hours, my son, Justin, will be having surgery on his right shoulder. We knew this day would come the moment he fell in love with dirt bikes. Five dislocations later, the day has finally arrived.
We were hoping he would get through his senior year before having the surgery, but... ( added 293 days 13 hours ago.) |
Suicide:the Reason We Lose So Many Young Adults. -
 - Casey Starkweather (185) 
Suicide. One simple word, but it means so much. This one little word can ruin lives, cause tears, and be a very bad example for young adults.But what does suicide mean, why do so many young people turn to it, and can it be prevented? The simple answer to the last one is yes, but it is so much... ( added 310 days 1 hour ago.) |
Parenthood Bites! -
Ronyae (4,519)
Parenthood may 'bite' to some, but believe me, it's worth the pain. I'm going to share my opinion on this from a person without children's point of view.
Recently, I had the pleasure and pain of keeping my cousin's 11-month old son A'Dahreyon (pronounced ah-dah-ree-on ). And I must admit that... ( added 320 days 8 hours ago.) |
Evidence Ties Teen Violence to Media Violence -
- Avis Ward (11,418)
Avis Ward
The results of a study released only yesterday comes as no surprise and only confirms what many concerned parents had suspected. According to a new study, children who get heavy doses of media violence
may be at greater risk of violent behavior as teenagers, even when a
range of other... ( added 346 days 14 hours ago.) |
A Sweet Escape -
Sara O'Rourke (791)  
Sara O'Rourke
'Good morning, Starshine, the Earth says hello!'
Welcome to my candy shop - take a browse of the rows of colourful, fruity pills, and don't forget to try our new fizzy drinks; guaranteed to give you the mind trip of a lifetime. Not after anything sweet? Choose from stickers, stamps, gels and... ( added 349 days 15 hours ago.) |
A Coach's Words -
Tony Price (165) 
Tony Price
"Words can either Inspire or Douse the fire of the Receiver"
Tony Price
What an amazing feeling I just experienced, as I wiped the sweat from my brow and headed for the exit door. I just wrapped up one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had in a while as the guest speaker at a... ( added 353 days 16 hours ago.) |
The Medical Treatment of Children -
Sara O'Rourke (791)
Sara O'Rourke
A child is anyone under the age of 18.
A 'Gillick' competent child is one that adopts sufficient maturity and understanding to make important decisions about serious matters; medical questions thence inclusive.
But, as the law stands, the decision of even a competent child can be overridden... ( added 362 days 10 hours ago.) |
Teen Sex, "Sex and the City" and "Friends" -
- Avis Ward (11,418)
Avis Ward
A study released today in the November issue of Pediatrics, links TV viewing habits of teens with a higher incidence of teen pregnancies. It is the first study of its kind. This groundbreaking research suggests that pregnancy rates are much higher among teens who watch a lot of TV with sexual... ( added 1 year 5 days ago.) |
The Truth Behind Peer Pressure and How To Deal. -
Casey Starkweather (185)
Peer pressure is mounting in our society today, and it's almost out of control. Walk down the hallway at any high school or college, and guess what you will see. Teens and Young adults all wearing the lastest Aeropostle, Abercombie, American Eagle, Jordans, Sketchers, and what ever else has been... ( added 1 year 66 days ago.) |
The "New Teen" on the block -
- Tina Starr (12)
Being a teen can be awkward enough for many reasons, some we can remember and relate to, some we've chosen to forget. If your the parent of a teen however, I'm sure your all to familiar with their daily strife. Add to that being 14, you've just relocated hundreds of miles away from what you used... ( added 1 year 73 days ago.) |
I'll Take Yesterday's Evil Over Today's Evil Anytime! -
- Bob Alexander (2,133) 
Bob Alexander
An evil is stalking the world now that wasn't here when I was a kid. Maybe it's been here all along but as a kid I never saw it lurking near the cotton fields of north Alabama. We knew what the devil was of course, from going to the West Huntsville Baptist Church every Sunday morning and evening... ( added 1 year 74 days ago.) |
Summer's End -
Missing Link (708) 
Missing Link
Summer is on the wane here in California. Schools are starting up, sycamore's leaves are looking a little lacy and tired their bark all shed now white and smooth and cool to the touch. Some trees are even shedding leaves now late into the dry summer and neighbors are beginning that fall ritual of... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
Teens in a Box: Understanding Teens that Feel Alone -
- Jean Purcell (1,916) 
Jean Purcell
"Should schools give free contraceptives? If pregnant, should girls have to tell their parents? Can a teacher take a girl for an abortion without her parents' knowledge?"
Those questions never came up when I was a teen. It was hard to be a teen even without those questions and... ( added 1 year 87 days ago.) |
Straight Talk to Teens: Life, the Future, and the Place of Sex -
- Jean Purcell (1,916)
Jean Purcell
It was a Tuesday afternoon about four o'clock. My co-worker held nothing back with three teenaged girls that sat on a leather-looking sofa in front of her. The lady leaned, half-sitting, on the reception desk behind her. The girls had come into our office together, seeking contraceptives. "Could... ( added 1 year 106 days ago.) |
Contraceptive Help for Teen-agers: Why I Would Not Have Accepted It -
- Jean Purcell (1,916)
Jean Purcell
Much credit is due to my mom for my knowledge that I would not have accepted contraceptive help as a teen-ager, if it had been offered to me. My mom knew me very well and knew how to teach me. For one thing, my mom knew that I did not like to be given directions in a direct way. Except for "Jane... ( added 1 year 108 days ago.) |
Candy For Kid's Condoms Anyone? Contraceptives In Schools -
Mark Parsec (15,071) 
Mark Parsec
I was in the middle of a fine candlelight dinner with my wife when the doorbell rang. So, I dismissed myself and went to the front door. When I opened it, there in front of me stood two lovely young girls, all of fourteen or fifteen years old.
"How may I help you?" I asked.
"Hi, we're... ( added 1 year 109 days ago.) |
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Give School Children Condoms and Teach Them Underage Sex Is A+ Ok! -
- Leah (12,720) 
Leah
When considering whether we should stem the rate of teenage pregnancy by issuing birth control or contraceptives in high school I look back to my childhood and how things were 'controlled' then. I never received sex education from my parents though I do recall some sort of talk sat on the rug in... ( added 1 year 109 days ago.) |
On Contraceptives and Classrooms: Should Public Schools Provide Birth Control To Teens? -
Ben Morrish (8,401) 
Ben Morrish
The issue of whether public schools should provide contraception to teens, especially younger teens, is a contraversial one, with strong views on either side.
I think there's some common ground however, and I think most people would accept the following:
1 - Ideally, young teens would not... ( added 1 year 112 days ago.) |
Why Babies Cry, and What to Do -
- Liz McGowen (141) 
Liz McGowen
Generally speaking, babies cry for just a handful of reasons. Some babies have a slightly different cry for each reason others may just scream equally loudly for every situation. Here are the general reasons babies cry: Hunger Whether you are bottle feeding or breastfeeding (or doing a... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.) |
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