U.S. Drivers Are Distracted More Than Half the Time They’re Behind the Wheel
Source: CityLab
Cellphones are clearly a distraction for teen drivers, but they’re only part of the problem.
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| Approaching Adulthood | Should teenagers be treated like adults? |
Do children and teenagers have constitutional rights?
Source: How Stuff Works
You may not have all the rights an adult has, but you might be surprised to learn which constitutional guarantees apply to you regardless of your age.
Why ‘Eighth Grade’ is the most painfully real middle-school movie you’ve ever seen
Source: USA Today
Find out how director Bo Burnham ensured that his story of a teenager making the transition from middle school to high school would authentically capture the experience.
Getting Gen Z Primed to Save the World
Source: The Atlantic
Ready to do some good? Of course you are! Read about We Day, which hopes to harness the good intentions of young people.
Why many teens don’t want to get a driver’s license
Source: PBS NewsHour
For many people your parents’ age and older, getting a driver’s license at age 16 was a rite of passage. Read about some reasons why today’s teenagers aren’t that interested in getting behind the wheel.
10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know
Source: The New York Times
The United States Supreme Court may seem very far removed from your everyday life, but its rulings really do matter to you. Learn about ten decisions that directly affect your school and home life.
Teens post online content to appear interesting, popular and attractive, UCI study finds
Source: University of California Irvine
Click this link to read about the findings of a study that surveyed teenagers about how they represent themselves on social media.
The Promise of Self-Compassion for Stressed-Out Teens
Source: The New York Times
This article emphasizes the positive effects self-compassion can have on young people as they navigate the stresses of adolescence.
Researchers Study Effects Of Social Media On Young Minds
Source: NPR
Ever wonder what using social media does to your brain? Read to learn what one team of researchers found when exploring this topic.
The Impulsive “Teen Brain” Isn’t Based in Science
Source: Smithsonian
The author of this article takes issue with the stereotype that teenagers engage in risky behaviors because their brains are out of control, as some researchers have suggested.
How puberty prepares adolescents for adulthood through changing face perceptions
Source: Penn State
Researchers at Penn State University are studying how young people who are going through puberty perceive the faces of others they encounter, and how these perceptions are related to social behaviors and relationships.
Our privacy is for sale, we have to accept that. But what’s the price tag?
Source: The Guardian
Computer programs gather information about people based on every web site, news article, or item that they view or buy online. Using algorithms, computers can form a picture of each person’s personality better than a friend or family member. Read what you should know about protecting yourself and your privacy.
Most Millennials Are Finding It Hard to Transition Into Adulthood: Report
Source: NBC News
This article points out that members of the millennial generation face a number of challenges as they adjust to life as adults in “the real world.”
10 Things Teens Should Know About Money
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Click this link to get some helpful tips on managing your personal finances.
Today’s young adults are different, but not for the reasons you might think
Source: CNBC
A 2017 report by the United States Census Bureau explores how society’s definition of adulthood has changed over the last four decades. This article examines the findings of the report, including young Americans’ shifting attitudes about marriage.
Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds
Source: The Wall Street Journal
A 2016 study conducted by researchers at Stanford University found that the majority of middle and high school students surveyed were unable to evaluate the credibility of online news sources. Read to learn more about the study’s findings.
6 takeaways about teen friendships in the digital age
Source: Pew Research Center
Check out this article to see the findings of a 2015 report that examined how digital technology affects friendships between teenagers.
How to Improve Communication with Your Parents
Source: Our Everyday Life
Do you have a hard time talking with your parents? Check out these four steps to better communication.
Teen Night Owls Struggle To Learn And Control Emotions At School
Source: NPR
Do you tend to stay up late at night? A group of researchers recently conducted a survey to explore the effects of teenagers being “night owls.” Read to learn more.
Teaching Teenagers to Cope With Social Stress
Source: The New York Times
Psychology Professor David S. Yeager has a simple message that can help teens manage their stress and anxiety: People can change. Read to find out how keeping this idea in mind can be useful when navigating the transition into high school.
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