Youth

Parents Should Take the Lead

Sun, 09/16/2007 - 22:15 | FamilyHealthYouth
Results of a Consumer Reports poll show that 50% of parents who have overweight or obese children don't realize their children weigh too much.
 

Student Drug Testing?

Sun, 07/01/2007 - 06:44 | Youth
The debate continues over whether school-based drug testing is necessary. Critics say it’s expensive, unfair and counterproductive. Supporters suggest it may be the single most important step to reducing drug dependency among teens. Should random drug testing be done in schools? If so, at what level should it begin?
 

Violence on TV

Tue, 05/29/2007 - 21:16 | Youth
Media have made much of an FCC report, Violent Television Programming and Its Impact on Children, which calls on Congress to draft tougher programming regulations.
 

Parents Rule

Tue, 05/01/2007 - 20:27 | Youth
A lot of recent discussion has centered on music lyrics and the responsibility of artists and record companies to impressionable young people. Less attention has been given to the responsibility of parents to their children. How best can parents monitor their children's tastes in music?
 
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