Shoshana Roberts, an aspiring actress, recently captured the attention of the nation when she posted an online video documenting the “cat calling” she experienced in just one day traipsing around New York City.Turns out, that can be pretty mild stuff compared to what teens do to each other in dating relationships.Swept Off Their Feet…Or Knocked Off Their Feet?Once upon a time,...
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Youth and Midterm Elections
Two years ago on November 6, 2012, Facebook and Twitter feeds exploded with...
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The “New Norm” for Teenage Sexuality
We’ve been hearing a lot of sexting “hype” over the last decade.“It’s a...
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Bottoms at the Top
One of the top songs atop this week’s chart is titled Booty. No, it’s...
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The Battle Over the Bed… That Began Last Night
“Get up! I’m not telling you again! Get out of bed right now!” If...
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The Ladies of the 2014 MTV VMAs
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards (the VMAs) departed from its normal gimmicks...
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The Clutches of Controlled Substances
“What are those kids on?”It’s a question that adults often ask – in frustration –...
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Leave It to Beaver Has Left (For Good?)
Once upon a time, dad went to work, mom stayed home to vacuum...
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From Sexting to Sex
We can’t necessarily explain it, but all of us notice it. 6th grade...
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Teens Delay Driving
Riding with friends. Top down. Radio blasting. That’s the fantasy of every kid...
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Wiggle
In Jason Derulo’s latest song Wiggle, which features Snoop Dogg, he repeats the same...
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The 2014 Summer Movie Lineup – PART TWO
It’s already been a whirlwind summer at the box office. Millions of viewers...
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Image Is (Still) Everything
Some teens take them on a date. Others take them to get a...
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Crude Just Cracked the Top 10
“Happy” is still in the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, which I...