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Is It OK to Let Teenagers Drink Alcohol?

Rob Banks — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:20:52 +0000

There’s always a dispute between whether or not it’s a good idea for parents to let their teenagers drink alcohol. Does it discourage use later? Does it prepare them for when theyre in college? Iis it a good or bad idea to let them drink early and is it OK if theyre not out of control? I have way to much of an opinion on this. A new study came out with a verdict on the situation so we don't have to duke it out ourselves.

New Research Reveals Overweight Teens Get Bad Grades

Mike Adams — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:59:19 +0000

There are many dangers that can come from being an overweight or obese teenager, including the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, Type-2 diabetes and stroke.

However, new research indicates that teens suffering from obesity might be at risk for acquiring more than just poor health, but lower school grades as well.

Study: Profanity Linked To Teen Aggression

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:55:35 +0000

There’s a new study out that finds profanity is NOT harmless. Numerous studies have looked at the link between watching violence in the media and increased teen aggression, but few have considered the relationship between profanity and your child’s behavior. The study by Brigham Young University found teens exposed to profanity generally accept and use inappropriate language, which impacts [...]