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Is the Internet and Social Networking Good or Bad for Teens?
On Feb. 29th, the Pew Research Center and Elon University's Imagining the Internet project, released the results of a survey of 1,021 Internet "experts" asked to weigh in on whether growing up in a hyper-connected world - 95% of teens 12 to 17 are online, 76% use social networking sites and 77% have cellphones - will have a net positive effect or a net negative effect on today's youth. The results were split, 55% positive, 43% negative and the rest not sure. And I, of course, wondered what you thought. So here is a poll. Let's get parents of teens weighing in on this!
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| HS Student T.J. Lane Brings Gun to School and Kills Three
It has been over ten years since the Columbine shooting and I wonder if anything has been learned. Except maybe that it is impossible to get a school safety program through the politics of the U.S. educational system in just ten short years. But there are no more butter knives in the cafeteria.
Don't get me wrong, this incident was entirely T.J. Lane's fault. But we - you and me - are in charge of our local high schools because we live there. School boards have the power to set up safety precautions that can keep guns out of schools. Parents of students have the most pull with school boards. So, what do you think parents can do before the next ten short years passes by? All ideas are welcome. Share your thoughts, opinions and experiences in the comments area.
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| Check Out Our RCA Finalists
Have your seen the list of finalist per category? If not, you should check them out as they all provide a service for parents and your teens. If you like what you see, vote for your favorite to win.
| Parenting Quiz: Is Your Teen Independent?
You can help your teen be independent by encouraging good habits and helping them learn the life skills it takes to be independent. Does your teen know these life skills? Find out with our parenting quiz.
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