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"The 2007 national data were collected from 14,041 students who self-reported their behavior and included only blacks, whites and Hispanics because other populations are too few for a representative sample, the CDC said."The only "red flag" in the CDC's findings concerned Hispanic teens. Though risky behavior declined among the members of this group, Hispanic teens are still at higher risk than their Caucasian or African-American counterparts. Source: USA Today.
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 7:29 AM
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"'They don't know some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and their consequences,' Frappier said. '(About) 25 percent think it can be contracted by sitting on the toilet seat or swimming in a pool.'"The ignorance about STDs, combined with so many teens having unprotected sex, has led to a spike in sexually transmitted infections. The study found that, on average, teens reported having three partners since they started having sex, and 38 percent of them engage in casual sex. Read more at Canada.com.
Labels: risky_behavior, sex, sexually_transmitted_diseases
posted by ByParents-forParents at 10:57 AM
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"From unwanted pregnancies to sexually transmitted diseases, sex can cause a world of hurt for those who are unprepared for the consequences... Are they ready to drop out of school and go to work to support a child? Of course not! Are they prepared to find an abortion clinic or adoption center and figure out their options? Doubtful! Are they prepared to go through nine months of pregnancy and all the strains that are brought about? Absolutely not! And are they prepared to raise a child when they themselves are not even old enough to drive or vote? The answer is as clear as day: NO."Even if a teen doesn't get pregnant, there are still consequences to having sex too early. STDs, depression, rejection, and promiscuity are just a few of the possible dire effects.
Labels: risky_behavior, sex, sexually_transmitted_diseases
posted by ByParents-forParents at 7:15 PM
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 11:37 PM
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"Parents should discuss 'what if' situations with their teens before an upcoming party, date or outing. Role-playing a potential teen situation in advance will help your child make the right choice if it should occur."Consider, also, giving your teen an "escape route"; a code that's set up between parent and teen so that if the teen finds herself in a bad situation she can call a parent and asked to be picked up without exposing the negative behavior of her friends.
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 8:26 PM
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"There are always exceptions, but boys are usually intimidated by girls their age and feel more secure with someone younger, he said. And girls can have self-esteem issues of their own. The rise in girls being raised by single moms created daughters who feel abandoned by their fathers [psychologist Ivan Fleishman] said."Girls with abandonment issues gravitate towards older men, not realizing that they're mixing their need for a father figure in with their desire for a dating relationship. They "mix needs", trying to resolve unmet childhood needs in an inappropriate way.
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 1:19 PM
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"'I've ridden in the trunk many times,' said David Mack. 'We often have too many people in the car and since I'm the smallest, it all came down to me.'"But teens don't realize that "trunking" is not only illegal, but extremely dangerous. Experts are pushing parents to make their kids aware of the driving laws, stating that it's up to the parents to ensure kids make it "through their teenage years safely." Read more at WoodTV.com.
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 10:17 PM
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"It appears that old-fashioned parenting is waning especially with a host of new products that help parents keep tabs on their children, including one-touch phones and even electronic tags that can be sewn into clothing. However, remember that eyes, ears and plain old attention and accountability go a long way in keeping tabs on your children."Studies have shown that parents who set strict rules and consequences for their teen drivers significantly reduce risky driving behavior such as speeding, and adjusting the radio or CD player while driving. Read more at WacoTrib.com.
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 8:44 PM
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 10:58 AM
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"There is a build-up of overwhelming negative emotion from frustration, anxiety or loneliness," he said. "Afterwards, they feel calm and relaxed. However, often on the next day, they feel angry or ashamed."This study appears in the Clinical Psychology Review of April 2006.
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posted by ByParents-forParents at 11:24 PM
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"The report, published Feb. 19, defined sexualization as something 'occurring when a person's value comes only from his or her sexual appeal or behavior, to the exclusion of other characteristics, and when a person is sexually objectified.' Results showed that every media form contributed to the sexualization of girls and young women by portraying them in a sexual manner more often than boys and men."The report found that sexualization is particularly damaging to young girls and increases the risk for things like depression and eating disorders. Parents, teachers, and other authority figures and mentors can counteract some of these effects by being positive role models, monitoring what young girls are watching and reading, and complimenting girls for their character, performance in school or sports, and other attributes besides their physical appearance. Read more online.
Labels: media_infuences, risky_behavior, role models
posted by ByParents-forParents at 6:07 PM
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