| Approaching Adulthood | Should teenagers be treated like adults? |
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.
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.
Click this link to read about the findings of a study that surveyed teenagers about how they represent themselves on social media.
This article emphasizes the positive effects self-compassion can have on young people as they navigate the stresses of adolescence.
Ever wonder what using social media does to your brain? Read to learn what one team of researchers found when exploring this topic.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Click this link to get some helpful tips on managing your personal finances.
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.
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.
Check out this article to see the findings of a 2015 report that examined how digital technology affects friendships between teenagers.
Do you have a hard time talking with your parents? Check out these four steps to better communication.
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.
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.
Are there benefits to spending time being bored? Read this article to find out why one expert thinks it’s important to embrace boredom for children and adults alike.
We all know nutrition is important for our well-being, but this article explains why it’s especially important for teenagers to maintain a balanced, healthy diet.
Clark University Professor of Psychology Jeffrey Jensen Arnett has conducted polls to gather information regarding people’s ideas about adulthood. According to his findings, what are the three most important signs that you’ve reached adulthood? Read to find out.
Do you think you will you be happier as an adult than you were as a child? This article provides some interesting food for thought.
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