Hot Topics - Articles about Teen Issues

Did Someone Say 'Slacker'? Why Today's Teens May Be Working Too Much - While today's teens can are often stereotyped as lazy, the truth is that American teenagers are a pretty busy bunch - so busy that some experts believe the overscheduled lives of our teens are causing them to be stressed out.

Don't Ignore the Red Flags About Internet Addiction - Learn about the warning signs of internet addiction if you're concerned that your teen may be spending too much time playing computer games or chatting online.

Are Weapons Becoming as Common as Cell Phones? - Read about the growing trend of middle school and high school students arming themselves with weapons, typically knives.

Teens' Rights in School - This article addresses some of the common school-related issues facing teens so teens, and their parents, know what rights they have.

Teen Abuse of Cough Syrup and Over-The-Counter Medications - If you thought that the days of drinking cough syrup to get high were over when codeine and alcohol were no longer available in over-the-counter cough preparations-think again. Today's young teens are playing a deadlier game-by abusing dextromethorphan (DXM).

A Message for Teens Who Feel Depressed- You might feel different than everyone else and very alone. It is important that you know that help is out there!

Why is My Teen Sleeping So Much- Is it a normal part of growing up or the sign of a problem?

Re-establish Communication With Your Teen- Does your teen just grunt in reply when you talk to them? Try these tips to get them talking to you again.