Teenagers

Teens change loyalty, Facebook off, Twitter flocked!! Fri, 24/05/2013 - 11:13 by Minnie Mahendru Hey Folks, Facebook news for you! Teens have shifted loyalties from Facebook to Twitter. They now access Twitter more frequently and their Facebook enthusiasm has waned confirm results of a new study. Comments	Scarcity of summer jobs for teens--report Tue, 03/05/2011 - 16:25 by Neka Sehgal Thanks to a lacklustre job market combined with no federal funding and budget cuts, the employment prospects for teenagers this summer appear bleak. Comments Read more	Optimism helps teens beat depression--study Wed, 12/01/2011 - 14:15 by Neka Sehgal Researchers delving into the link between optimism and mental health outcomes found that teenagers who have a more positive approach towards life are less inclined to be depressed than their peers who are grumpy. Comments Read more
Teens accused of councilwoman burglary Tue, 07/12/2010 - 00:05 by Prince damin Atlanta -- Police in Atlanta said they arrested four teenagers for crimes including the burglary of a city councilwoman's house. Investigators said the two 14-year-olds and two 15-year-olds were arrested after police received a call about a suspicious vehicle and the teens were found in the car with some stolen property belonging to Councilwoman Cleta Winslow, WSB-TV, Atlanta, reported Monday. Police said three of the juveniles, whose names were not released, are believed to have gang affiliations. Winslow, who said she has been preparing to host a crime awareness workshop at police headquarters, said her home was burglarized while she slept Saturday. She said stolen items included her ID and a plasma-screen TV. Comments Read more	Officer disguised as pizza man busts teens Wed, 24/11/2010 - 05:48 by Prince damin Elyria, Ohio -- Police in Ohio said a suspicious pizza order led to the arrest of three teenagers by an officer disguised as a delivery man. Workers at Marco's Pizza in Elyria said they received a suspicious call Saturday resembling a previous call where a female delivery driver was confronted by men armed with sticks when she arrived at the address, WKYC-TV, Cleveland, reported Tuesday. "(Suspicious customer) called us three times," manager Ben Reppas said. "The second time he called he changed his address and gave another bogus (phone) number." Comments Read more	Hyper-texters, networkers more likely to indulge in sex, drugs Wed, 10/11/2010 - 12:57 by Natalie James Short message service (SMS) is preferred by people of all age segments today to communicate, but this form of communication is especially unhealthy for teenagers who spend the most time texting or on social network sites, or both, suggests a new study. Comments Read more
Teens jump from bridge in thrill pact Wed, 27/10/2010 - 05:04 by Prince damin Melbourne, Fla. -- Police in Florida said three teenagers were not seriously injured when they jumped from a bridge as part of a thrill-seeking pact. Sgt. Steve Sadoff of the Melbourne Police Department said authorities were called to the Melbourne Causeway by motorists who saw the trio take the plunge into the water at about 3:18 a.m. Tuesday, Florida Today reported. "They were very lucky," Sadoff said. "There's a lot of rebar and other junk down there. It's very dangerous." Rescue workers found the teenagers on top of the pylons below the bridge and they were brought back to shore. Sadoff said the teens were cited for the pedestrian infraction of jumping off of a bridge. Copyright 2010 United Press International, Inc. (UPI). Comments	Money-Making Ideas for Kids Fri, 22/10/2010 - 17:13 by Gunjan Mehra Making their own money not only teaches kids financial management, but also hones their social and sometimes technical skills early. The Money Times suggests various alternative ways for kids to make some dollars. Comments Read more	Acne, not treatment, creates burdens Fri, 17/09/2010 - 06:15 by Prince damin New York -- Norwegian researchers looking into the mental health of teenagers with acne say there's no link between therapies for acne and depression or suicidal thoughts. Adverse events once thought to be associated with the effects of medication more likely reflect the social and mental burdens substantial acne can place on young people, an article in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology said. Acne commonly affects adolescents during an important period when social relationships change and develop and young adults become increasingly independent, and when physical appearance is an essential factor in maintaining self-image and confidence, the article said. Comments Read more
Sleep-deprived teens more prone to obesity--study Thu, 02/09/2010 - 14:49 by Silky Chandvani Teenage sleep deprivation brings more worries than just truancy, as U.S. scientists believe that adolescents getting less than eight hours of sound sleep consume more fatty foods compared to ones who sleep for eight hours. Comments Read more	Teens fined for eavesdropping on teachers Tue, 24/08/2010 - 22:07 by Prince damin Stockholm, Sweden -- A pair of Stockholm teenagers were fined $270 each for attempting to listen in on teachers discussing grades using bugging equipment. Stockholm District Court heard the middle school students, who were described as in their mid-teens, found a key to the staff common room of their middle school and planted bugging equipment they purchased from a gadget shop, Swedish News Agency TT reported Monday. Prosecutors said the girls were planning to listen in on a meeting the following day where teachers would be deciding grades. Authorities said the teenagers' plot was revealed when one of them detailed the plan on Facebook. The court convicted them of trespass and arbitrary conduct. They were each fined $270. Comments Read more	Excessive use of internet linked to teen depression--study Fri, 06/08/2010 - 19:36 by Neka Sehgal Teenagers, who spend a lot of time on the internet, are more likely to show depressive symptoms, claims a new study. Comments Read more