Tag: teen

Dating is obviously one of the most important rites of passage for an adolescent. You probably recall your own first date, and all the excitement and anxiety that came with it. You might also remember wanting to date sooner than you were allowed, but it's important to remember that when it comes to your child, her interests and desires could be very different than they were for you at that age.

That said, it's helpful for parents to talk to their children about dating in the pre-teen years. If you have rules about when your child will be allowed to start dating, now is the time to share them. These early conversations could also focus on crushes and the basics of sex and attraction.

Mississippi Had Highest Teen Birth Rate in 2006; New Hampshire Had Lowest

Jan. 7, 2009 -- The birth rate for teens rose in more than half the states in the country in 2006, with the biggest increases seen in the South and Southwest, new research shows.

Mississippi had the highest teen birth rate, with 68.4 births reported per 1,000 girls aged 15-19, according to the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2008 (Reuters) Exposure to some forms of entertainment is a corrupting influence on children, leading teens who watch sexy programs into early pregnancies and children who play violent video games to adopt aggressive behavior