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Is the 21st Century Really That Awful?
19August

Is the 21st Century Really That Awful?

  Growing up as a child, in a very religious background, all I ever seemed to hear was how evil the world had become, and the degenerate way society is. Compared to, lets say 50 years ago, where the moral fiber of society could be...

Young Adult Dating Trends: Harmful, or Helpful?
03August

Young Adult Dating Trends: Harmful, or Helpful?

  With the advent of social media, young adult dating trends are changing the entire face of young adult romance and relationships. From sleeping over to living together, to the involvement of technology, today's trends are...

How Should Teens Prepare For College?
13March

How Should Teens Prepare For College?

Talk of college is everywhere in the media. Many teens hear how they need to prepare for their higher education, but besides “get good grades,” what have they really been told? Good grades are important, but they are...

Rape Victim Applauded For Act Of Sex: Why The Double Standard?
04November

Rape Victim Applauded For Act Of Sex: Why The Double...

As you may have heard, a 24-year-old teacher and coach, by the name of Megan Mahoney, was charged with over 30 counts of rape. Ms. Mahoney, of Moore Catholic High School in Staten Island New York, had multiple sexual encounters with her...

Help! I Can't Connect With My Teenager
01October

Help! I Can't Connect With My Teenager

Hundreds of parents face this dilemma and are unsure what to do. Their teen doesn't want anything to do with them and it makes it much harder to keep them on the right track. Fortunately, in most situations there are some easy steps you...

4 Pitfalls Your Teen May Face In College And How To Avoid Them
30September

4 Pitfalls Your Teen May Face In College And How To Avoid...

This is the concern that should be on your mind if you'll soon be sending your teen away to college. Without the right skills and support network, thousands of teens find themselves unprepared and unable to cope with the demands of...

The 3 Character Traits That May Keep Your Teen Out Of Trouble
03September

The 3 Character Traits That May Keep Your Teen Out Of...

There are various reasons why a teenage boy will struggle in school, in relationships, or with their behavior. However, there are 3 main character traits that can keep a teenage boy from getting into serious trouble. And the failure to...

Top 3 Reasons Why Your Teen May Be Struggling In School
03September

Top 3 Reasons Why Your Teen May Be Struggling In School

Having a teenage son or daughter that struggles to perform to their potential in school is definitely not an unusual problem. Yet many parents in this situation are unsure of how to proceed and look for help. Typically, parents don't...

3 Reasons Parents Don't Address Their Child's Failure To Launch
18August

3 Reasons Parents Don't Address Their Child's...

In recent years, the phenomenon of adult children reaching ages normally associated with independence but still refusing to leave home has been growing exponentially. Parents across the country are trying to deal with this problem, and...