Just in time for the new year, a Missouri woman will be going to court as one of the first to face harassment charge since Megan’s law went in to effect. The Megan I’m referring to is 13-year-old Megan Meier who committed suicide after a grown woman pretended to be a mean teenage boy who broke Megan’s heart. The law adds electronic sources, such as internet and text message to the Missouri harassment law.
This first case involves a 21-year-old woman, Nicole Williams, and a 17-year-old girl. Apparently the 17-year-old was talking to Williams’ boyfriend and she was none to pleased …read more

Kids see porn on the internet; either intentionally or not.
Hearst is closing down Cosmo Girl after the December 2008 issue. But don’t worry, CosmoGirl.com will continue.
One magazine closes and another starts. Hearst is starting a new magazine, Mis Quince, a magazine aimed at girls who are planning their quinceañeras.
Are the dyes in your child’s food making him hyper?
Energy drinks may lead to future substance abuse.
At least 72% of 12- to 17-year-olds have been bullied online. And 90% of them never told their parents.
Depressed kids are getting medicine, but no therapy.
Kids who were aggressive toddlers, received harsh or reactive parenting and …read more

Teens Got Milk? Some teens will be participating in a class where they get to be a mock ad agency coming up with ads for the Got Milk? campaign.
One school made a 13-year-old Goth boy remove his makeup. Is this sexual discrimination?
When moms overestimate their teens’ future use of alcohol, it actually leads teens to drink more.
As a sign of the technology times, Visa is going mobile. Soon our teens will be doing everything with their cell phones.
Have you teenager-proofed your marriage?
Dr. Robyn has 7 ways to NOT be a helicopter parent when talking to teachers.
My Political World is social …read more