“Is abstinence realistic for teens?”has been a question cropping up in discussions recently, as teens like Bristol Palin make the news.
Katy Lee, at Adventures in Parenting, has some good insights on this topic in the post, Is abstinence realistic?
Other related questions: “What should parents be telling their teens about abstinence?  How much is it the responsibility of the parents to inform youngsters and discuss the consequences?”
What’s your opinion on abstinence and teens?

To reduce your teen’s college junk mail remind them to check the box on the PSATs.
More schools are educating teens on dating violence and how to get help.
72% of teens want to be involved positive activities rather than just sitting around being lazy.
Teens might be able to keep up with resolutions if they are monthly instead of annual.
Vision boards might help keeps achieve their goals.
Are energy drinks on the way out?
A doctor is getting teens to clean up their MySpace pages.
Screen time should be limited to no more than 2 hours a day to help teens stay fit.
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Rugby can help our boys.
What not to include on your social networking page.
Just in time for Christmas, here’s a list of the top 10 books for young adults.
If your tween isn’t getting enough gossip (is that even possible?) there’s a new gossip site geared towards tweens; Just Jared Jr.
Tyra Banks has some shocking statistics about our teens. Girls are losing their virginity at 14. And more than half of them aren’t using protection.
There’s an HPV vaccine in the works for men.
Here are some more suggestions on improving communication with your teen.
Need some ideas on teaching your child about budgeting?
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Colleges are feeling the financial crunch as more students are seeking financial aid.
Another option is the Blogging Scholarship. If your teen is a blogger have them check it out.
Cell phones are bring families together.
Teach your kids to stand up for the right thing even when it’s unpopular.
Now you can order a Pizza Hut pizza right from Facebook.
What did college students think of the last debate?
The Chicago public school district may soon have a new high school with a “gay-friendly” atmosphere.
Your teen may need to take vitamin D supplements.
Your teen not a football fan? She may be now. The Jonas Brothers …read more

Are your kids watching the Olympics? Kids can learn some life lessons from the Olympics.
Girls are having sex for all the wrong reasons.
More and more college grads are moving back home.
Some high school and colleges are offering incentives to get students to bike to class rather than drive. One school in Wisconsin is even giving away free bikes and helmets as long as students agree to not drive to school.
Rather than spending a lot of money on the latest gadget for your kids’ birthday, spend some time together instead.
Researchers believe addictions to tanning and tanning beds have caused a 50% …read more

There is an Undies Contest to promote safe sex. You can design your own underwear and win cash.
Should you use a DriveCam in your teenagers car? On one hand you can keep track of them and make sure they are safe. On the other hand they don’t really have their privacy.
How knowledgeable are you about drugs? Do you know the street names? It’s important to be informed so you can keep track of your kids.
I recently threw out all of our old cleaning supplies and bought green supplies. And I’ve begun to buy organic foods. Now I have seven ways …read more

Vanessa Van Petten tells us how to handle senioritis. She also gives us five ways girls can be leaders.
Adventures in Parenting has the sixth and final article on effective discipline. Check out the series.
Online Teen Magazine has some tips for overcoming jealousy in a relationship.
The WSJ has an article about teens abusing prescription drugs.
A Long Island school tries to wean teens off of gossip one hour at a time.
New teen driving laws in Boston seem to be working to keep teens safe on the road.
Do you need some tips on how to talk to your teens about the upcoming election? …read more