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- The Rise of the Permissive Parent
Since World War II, experts have observed a gradual shift toward a more permissive style of parenting. more...
- Teen Dating Violence: What You Should Know
You should be aware of the potential for teen dating violence something one in three teens will experience in an intimate relationship. more...
- Help Your Teen Deal with Pressure in a Healthy Way
Helping your teens manage the pressures of adolescence can ensure that they don't turn to prescription medications to help them cope. more...
- Why Your Teen Takes Risks (And What You Can Do About It)
Many teenagers are attracted to risky behaviors. And many recent studies have postulated a number of reasons for teens' dangerous tendencies, with possible causes including incomplete brain development and increased feelings of hopelessness. more...
- What Parents Need to Know About Sex Ed
While some have mocked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her family for their less-than-consistent statements about teens, sex, and pregnancy, many parents find their dilemma familiar. These parents prefer that their teens do not have sex until early adulthood, yet they want them to use contraception if they do have sex. It puts them in a bind of giving out contradictory advice: Dont do this, but if you do, use protection. more...