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.

• 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.