Some kids seem like obvious troublemakers, but many youth workers have found out the hard way to also pay attention to quiet kids. Children who were victimized by peers were more likely to have violent fantasies, which in turn predicted aggressive behavior.
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Teen Jobs and Drug Use
Youths who worked either part-time or full-time were more likely to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs than those who did not have jobs.
Read More »Less Sex, More Condoms, Fewer Teen Births
According to a report from Child Trends, it really is good news: since the early 1990’s teens have been less likely to have sex and more likely to use contraceptives when having sex for the first time.
Read More »Another Reason Not to Smoke
Smokers tell you that smoking calms them down, but a 2000 study finds that adolescents who smoke are more likely to suffer from phobias, panic attacks, and other serious anxiety problems as young adults.
Read More »Are Religious Kids More Likely to Be Good?
Are religious kids less likely to get into trouble? Child Trends’ review of recent research studies says “yes.”
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