What’s the difference between “cheating on a test” in an actual classroom and “emailing test answers to friends” over the Internet? They’re both unethical, right? So why is it that some teenagers are willing to do one, but not the other?Does “Right or Wrong” Matter Online?Researchers at Michigan State University wanted to know if young people held the same...
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Trading the Surf for Service
If you’re reading my weekly article right now, you’re probably NOT using your...
Parenting Help
Teach Your Children The 4 R’s
And you thought there were only three!No, I’m not adding another R to...
Parenting Help, Youth Culture Window
Are Parents Obsolete?
Last week, the 10th Anniversary edition of Judith Harris’ The Nurture Assumption hit bookshelves. In...
Youth Culture Window
Christian Chameleons
“Luke” had a reputation on his high school campus as the guy who...
Parenting Help, Youth Culture Window
Why I Allowed My 12-year-old to See Rated R… but Not PG-13!
Yes ... it's true. My son Alec and I recently watched the 'R'...
Music Discussions
You Found Me
The Song: “You Found Me” by The FrayMain Point of Discussion: Where can we find...
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Celebrities Gone Wild
One celebrity hit his girlfriend, and another celebrity took a hit from a...
Youth Culture Window
‘Nick & Norah’ Push PG-13
Two normal teenagers thrust together for one sleepless night of club-hopping in New...
Youth Culture Window
The 2009 Grammys
When it comes to music award shows, teenagers have the VMAs on MTV and The Teen...
Parenting Help, Youth Culture Window
When Girls Don’t Like Themselves
According to Dove’s recent study on self-esteem amongst girls aged 8-17, seven out of ten felt as...
Youth Culture Window
If You Seek Amy
I know it’s a stretch, but say Britney Spears wanted to drop the...
Youth Culture Window
The Ups and Downs of Teen Romances
Girls get a manicure and pedicure. Guys get a haircut and call up...
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I Promise To Wait Till Marriage, Unless…
A ministry friend recently told me of a conversation he had with “Emily,”...