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Teenagers
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Developmental Psychology: Special Section: Children, Adolescents, and the Internet 
 Series of articles on psychology topics related to youth and the Internet. Some of the subjects include the effects on academic performance of home Internet use by low-income children, discussion of self-injury on online message boards, and communication of sexual topics in chat rooms. From Developmental Psychology, a journal published by the American Psychological Association (APA). http://www.apa.org/journals/dev/special-internet.html Topics: Families, Internet, Social Science Last updated Jun 8, 2006 Let's Party: A Guide to Drug-free Parties for 5th-8th Graders
"This website is a resource for parents to help their fifth through eighth grade children as they begin to host and attend parties." Provides suggestions for parents for party planning, rules, invitations, curfews, and more. Includes party game and food ideas. Also available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/party/ Topics: Families Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Life: The Anti-Prom
This satirical site from an anonymous hobbyist pokes fun at the idea that attending a high school prom is dangerous. Topics include potential hazards for those attending proms ("extroversion, impaired judgment, euphoria, increased heart rate" and "sweaty palms"), signs and symptoms of prom attendance (such as hidden dresses), and tips for parents. Note: not surprisingly, the White House agency listed in the "About" page does not exist. http://www.theantiprom.com Topics: Communities & Groups, Humor, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 6, 2006 My Daughter's Period
Advice for mothers about talking to a daughter about menstruation, body and emotional changes, health, hygiene, body image, and growing up. Searchable. Developed by Kimberly-Clark Corporation; the site promotes Kimberly-Clark products. http://www.kotex.com/na/ArticleList.aspx?topic=daughter Topics: Families, People, Women's Health Last updated Mar 27, 2009 New Study Shows Time Spent Online Important for Teen Development
Results from a survey released in November 2008 that "show that America's youth are developing important social and technical skills online -- often in ways adults do not understand or value." Includes the press release about the study, a two-page overview, a 30-page white paper, video clip, link to the full study, and other related links about teens and technology and digital media and learning. From the MacArthur Foundation. http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.4773437/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Internet Last updated Nov 24, 2008 NPR Replay: The Prom
Collection of radio stories about the modern high school prom. Topics range from "bidding for a date online to building your own tux -- out of tape." From National Public Radio (NPR). The website splash page features "misty watercolored memories" of NPR personalities in prom garb. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4646126 Topics: Communities & Groups, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 6, 2006 Prom Season: What LGBTQ Youth Need to Know
Questions and answers about rights at high school proms for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) students." Topics include taking same-sex dates, dress codes, and dancing together. From the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund. http://www.lambdalegal.org/our-work/publications/facts-backgrounds/prom-season-what-lgbtq-youth-need-to-know.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science Last updated Jul 7, 2009 PromSpot: Just for Parents
Tips for parents whose high school students will be attending proms. Topics include "10 Thing You Need to Know" (such as cost, attire, and the after-prom party), how to deal with some difficult situations (such as how to keep students from drinking), and "7 Rules for Chaperoning Prom" (such as "nix the nicknames" and "leave your dancing shoes at home"). From a site that sells prom dresses. http://www.promspot.com/ps_parents.shtml Topics: Communities & Groups, Families, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 5, 2006 RAND Health Featured Research: Influences on Adolescent Sexual Behavior
Compilation of documents related to "multiple studies identifying the predictors and consequences of adolescent sexual intercourse, ... [including] the first study [released in November 2008] to demonstrate a link between exposure to sexual content on television and the experience of a pregnancy before the age of 20." Includes research briefs, abstracts, journal articles, and related material. From Rand Health, a division of the policy organization Rand Corporation. http://www.rand.org/health/feature/teen_sex/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 7, 2008 Teens, Video Games and Civics
"The first national survey of its kind finds that virtually all American teens play computer, console, or cell phone games and that the gaming experience is rich and varied, with a significant amount of social interaction and potential for civic engagement." Read the report, the questionnaire, and the press release about this survey. Includes links to related reports. From the Pew Internet and American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2008/Teens-Video-Games-and-Civics.aspx Topics: Families, Games & Puzzles Last updated Sep 14, 2009 We Don't Serve Teens
This federal government website "provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen drinking and related harm." It covers state laws, dangers of underage drinking, steps to reduce teens' access to alcohol, alcohol advertising, and how to respond to people who do not think teen drinking is a serious problem. Includes suggestions for media, retailers, and law enforcement. Available in English and Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.dontserveteens.gov/ Topics: Beverages, Communities & Groups, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 8, 2008 The World's Best Prom
Companion to a 2006 documentary about the annual high school "prom mania" in Racine, Wisconsin. "The city's extravagant celebration begins with a rowdy parade where students compete for the most outrageous form of transportation ... even riding elephant-back through the city streets." The site features video clips (such as of Susan Sarandon and other celebrities sharing prom stories and historical material from the 1950s), photos, and more. http://www.worldsbestprom.com Topics: Communities & Groups, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 5, 2006 Writing, Technology and Teens
This April 2008 report finds that "[t]eens write a lot, but they do not think of their emails, instant and text messages as writing. This disconnect matters because teens believe good writing is an essential skill for success and that more writing instruction at school would help them." Includes the full report, the questionnaire, press release, and links to related reports. From the Pew Internet & American Life Project. http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2008/Writing-Technology-and-Teens.aspx Topics: Communities & Groups, Internet, Writing Last updated Sep 14, 2009 |
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