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Dangerous New Game Involving Teenagers [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:39:22 +0000

A new and dangerous game on the west coast has led to the death of a high school quarterback. Details here.The game is called ‘The Fugitive Game’ and it’s a modern day version of cops and robbers. Participants usually play at night, splitting into separate groups with one group playing the role of cops. They’re allowed to use [...]

Three Things Parents Should Let Their Daughters Do Before They Turn 16

Rod Prahin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:56 +0000

Keep in mind while your reading this that it was written by a 14-year-old girl. Take a look.According to this 14-year-old girl, kids wouldn’t have to sneak around behind their parents’ backs and do things that got them in trouble if they just had a little more freedom to do the things they really want [...]

Governor Signs Law Banning New Teen Drivers from Talking on Cell Phones while Driving

Jason Cooper — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:27:48 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder today signed Kelsey’s Law to help protect Michigan’s young, inexperienced drivers and other motorists. Senate Bill 756 bans cell phone use for anyone driving on a Level 1 or Level 2 graduated driver license in Michigan. The new law is named in honor of 17-year-old Kelsey Raffaele of Sault Ste. Marie who [...]

Should You Let Your Teenager Have Sex In Your Home [VIDEO]

Steph — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:30:16 +0000

This is a conversation that I never had with my kids. It was just understood that having sex under my roof while I was home was a big fat no-no. As for outside of the home? Ignorance was bliss. Now that I think about it, there are pros and cons for each school of thought. Watch the video, and see what you think.

Should Kids Have Friends Over When Parents Aren't Home? [Poll]

Erin Bishop — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:12:27 +0000

Do you think kids should have friends over when the parents aren’t home? We had a listener who emailed us and said her 14-year-old son wants to have friends over when she and her husband are out of town. Good or bad idea? [button href="/vip/q-and-a/polls/should-kids-have-friends-over-when-parents-arent-home/" title="PASSENGER REWARDS MEMBERS TAKE THE POLL HERE" align="center"]

Britain's New Approach to Teenage Contraception

J. Patrick — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:15:44 +0000

Sexuality among teens has always had a challenge being addressed by parents and educators. Stopping teens from being sexually active takes many forms, preaching abstinance, sex education and scare tactics have never really worked. Now, some schools in the UK are trying a different approach

A report from the British National Health Service announced that many girls were given long-term contraceptives at school.

Teens Using Air Conditioning Systems To Get High [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:00:21 +0000

Can you believe this, another way teens are getting high. An important alert for parents about a dangerous way that teens are trying to get high; huffing freon. Seems like parents will need a score card soon to keep up.

Learn the rest of the story and watch the video after the jump.

Mom Calls Cop Because Son Didn't Clean Room

Erin Bishop — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:00:02 +0000

One fed up mother in Connecticut called the cops on her son after he swore at her during an argument about his messy room. When police arrived the mother told them that her son constantly leaves the house messy and has strangers over when she's not home. The son became aggressive when cops went to his room to find out what was going on.