A survey conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited has found disturbing trends of dating abuse among "tweens" ages 11 to 14. The survey was commissioned by Liz Claiborne, Inc., loveisrespect.org, and the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.

"Among tweens that have dated, 62 percent say they know friends who have been verbally abused; 41 percent know friends who have been called names, put down, or insulted via cell phone, instant messaging or social networking sites; and 20 percent have been struck in anger by a boyfriend or girlfriend."

The survey's alarming results have prompted the National Association of Attorneys General to pass a resolution requiring teen dating violence and abuse curriculum in every school. It has also prompted child psychologists to remind parents about the important role they play in educating their children about sexual health and appropriate relational behavior. Source: CBS News

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