Youth Culture Window
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Looking to stay current with what's going on in recent
youth culture? Here's a glimpse through a porthole into the lives of teenagers today.
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“I Met Him on Instagram” (5/8/2013)
by Jonathan McKee
Jonathan's new workbook, Should I Just Smash My Kid's Phone? releases this week.
“I only wish I would have learned about some of some of these social media precautions a year ago, it would have saved us a lot of pain in our house.”
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The Heroes and Villains at the Box Office of 2013
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The Show that Reveals What MTV Knows Best
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Is the Social Media Giant Dead?
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Spirituality Is Taking Over the Small Screen
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Rampant Vulgarity Ruling the Charts
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Some Teens Are Paying More Than Just A Monthly Bill
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Recognizing a Problem Affecting 1 in 5 High School Girls
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Can It Be Solved with Home Remedies?
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2012's Biggest Tunes Had One Thing In Common
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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2012's Biggest Tunes Had One Thing In Common
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Not Much Has Changed in a Year
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Teens’ Poor Use of Cell Phones Can Lead to Both
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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But Does It Take the Band in a New Direction?
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Too Many Teens Enslaved by Substance Abuse
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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The Political Attitude of Today's Young People
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Lecrae,
by David R. Smith
(10/4/2012)
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The Man Who's Redeeming Rap Music
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fun.,
by David R. Smith
(9/21/2012)
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One Band Is Having a Lot of It Lately
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Sex Education Via CBS and MTV
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Girls’ Ongoing Search for Physical Perfection
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The Messages in This Week’s Top Music
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What the Church Can Do to Help Faithless Young People
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New Tech “Airtime” Offers Users New Ways to Connect
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The 2012 MTV Movie Awards
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Their Mindset Matches Their Era
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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The Misuse of Tech Still Plagues Teens
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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And Its Effect on Future Generations
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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The Story Behind the Bestseller-Turned-Blockbuster
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Using Footloose to Get Our Teenagers Talking
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The Real Impact of Obesity on Young People
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Heartbreak at the Top of the Charts
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Does It Happen Online or Offline?
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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And Parents’ Habits Aren’t Helping
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How Pornography is Impacting Today’s Youth
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What the Class of 2016 Should Expect
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The Biggest Names in Music Left A Big Mark
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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The Biggest Names in Music Left A Big Mark
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Pricey Gadgets are at the Top of Teen’s Wish Lists…Again
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Some are Good...Some are Not
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Americans – Young & Old – Captivated by Facebook
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What's (Really) Behind Teen Drinking?
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And How to Continue This Trend
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How Kids Use and are Influenced by Music
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LMFAO’s New Song Reveals What’s in Their Pants
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Generations Divided Over the Issue of Homosexuality
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The Good, The Bad, and The Really Ugly Continues
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There’s Good, There’s Bad…and Plenty of It
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Google Has Thrown the Gauntlet at Facebook
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And What They Teach Us About Pop Culture
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Designer Duds and Digital Devices Own the Classroom
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A Glimpse into the Porthole of Pop-youth Culture
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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The Affect of Alcohol on Young Girls
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Teens Find Interesting Ways to Make YouTube Pay Them
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“Teen Wolf” Proves Itself the Alpha Male of MTV’s Lineup
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How Much Time Are Young People Really Soaking-in Media?
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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How Young People Are Playing a Role in the Movement
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One Third of Young Girls’ Clothes are “Sexy”
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Chris Brown Ramps Up His Comeback
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The Films Hoping to Draw Teenagers This July & August
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The Films Hoping to Draw Teenagers This May and June
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Exploring Media Saturation and Its Effects
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Choosing Between Traitor and Savior
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Scream 4 Captures and Reflects Today's Teenagers
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Making Sense (and Use) of the Web's Viral Videos
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Still Popular with Teens Thanks to Media
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Parents Teaching Their Kids Lasting Values
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8% More 15-17-year-olds Abstaining Than 5 Years Ago
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The Relationship Lessons of Today’s Movies
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Instruction on Everything from
"Funny" to "Fatal"
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A Close Look at This Week’s Top 5 Songs
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The Theological, Moral, and Scientific Revelations of Lady Gaga’s New Song
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Goodbye Prison, Hello World
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Skins,
by David R. Smith
(1/19/2011)
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MTV’s New TV Program Shows a Lot of It
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And What it Means for Today's Teenagers
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What Does the Silver Screen Hold for 2011?
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The Music and Messages of This Year’s Top Songs
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Giving Kids What They Need...And Want
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And Where Bullying Really Stops
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Young Theologians and Their New Message
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The Devastating Effects of Student Bullying
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Are Teens Better or Worse Because of It?
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A Sobering Peek into a Public High School Dance
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The Spiritual Inheritance of Today’s Teenagers
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and How to Get Your Kids to
See It (and Buy In)
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A Recap of MTV’s 2010 VMAs
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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A Preview of the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
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Their Greatest Desire May Surprise – and Change – You
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But Is She Good for Our Kids?
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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The 2010 Teen Choice Awards
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Twenty-Something "Kidults" Just Won't Grow Up
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Teens’ Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
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Reacting (or Overreacting) to Teen Relational Problems
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MTV’s Infatuation with Male Genitalia
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The MTV F***ing Movie Awards
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A Preview of MTV’s 2010 Movie Awards
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Tips for Teens Facing An Idle Summer
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Who’s to Blame for Kids’ Sexual Dilemma?
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Miley’s Days as a Positive Role Model Long Gone
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Summer Movie Showdown (Mid June to August)
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Summer Movie Showdown (May to Mid June)
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How Big Is It and How Big Will It Get?
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What – If Anything – Are They
Learning From Us?
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Just How Important is Prom to Teens?
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Music Sensation Justin Bieber Steals Hearts…and the Spotlight
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AT&T Plans to Save Teen Drivers’ Lives
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A Close Look at Billboard’s Newest #1 Song
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Are Today’s Kids the Most-Stressed Generation?
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Kids & Parents Have Different Take on Tech
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Extreme Sport "Parkour" Rises in Popularity
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But Publishers Are Selling More Books Than Ever
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A Parent’s Perspective on Teaching Discernment
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While Parents Seem “Tuned” Out
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Kids’ Media Usage Has Dramatically Increased
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But Still Getting Their Tobacco Fix…And More
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New Show on MTV Asks Important Question
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Beyoncé’s Newest Song “Video Phone”
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A Review of 2009’s Top Songs and Their Message
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And The Impact It’s Making On Teens
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Is That a Christian at the Top of the Charts?
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Bella’s Self Destructive Dependence on Edward
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Youth Media Ups the Ante with Sexy Trios
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Getting the Attention of Teenagers
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Pediatricians Advised to Learn About Kids’ Media Use
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A Guide to Parental Controls as the Number of Dirty Downloads Increases
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Parents Have Ammo to Reverse the Trend
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Responding to the Enticement of Lady Gaga
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Are There More of Them Today?
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What Kids Saw at The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
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Teens’ Actual Use of the Internet vs. Parents’ Perceptions
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One Song Says They Went Bad
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The Effects of Mobile Tech on Kids
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ABC’s New TV Show Weighs In
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Teenagers and Deliberate Self-Harm
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Teens Use Tech to Have "The Talk"
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The 2009 “MTV Movie Awards” Recap
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What to Expect from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards
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Does Talking With Teens About Money Help?
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The Heroes and Villains of Summer, 2009
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Many Teens Regret Some Online Behavior
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Many Young People Buying into Debt
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The Growing Problem of Teenage Obesity
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Salvaging Truth from Media Hype
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A Look at the "Virtual" Morals of Teens
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Young People’s Spring Break Activities are Shifting
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Don't Underestimate the Influence of Parenting
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Are Teenage Believers Blending in
with Culture?
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What Films are Actually Appropriate?
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Seizing Teachable Moments in the Chaos
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The Content Behind ‘Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist'
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Do Adults Like the Same Music as Teens?
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Girls' Game Plan for Low Self-Esteem
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Does Britney’s New Song Say What I Think It Says?
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What's Really Going On With Significant Others?
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Virginity Pledges and Sex Practices Amongst Teenagers
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A Run-Down of the Good, the Bad, and the Really, Really Ugly
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Teens Using Cell Phones for X-Rated Purposes
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See Ya Tila, MTV's New Dating Show
Promises to be Twice as Sexy
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Too Bad It Is Kanye West's
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The Subtle Messages of Twilight
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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Do Cell Phones Help or Hinder Communication?
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High School Musical 3 is a Hit with Teens
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Who's Responsible for Underage Drinking?
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The Top 10 Musical Artists
That Capture Our Kids' Attention
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New MTV Show Helps Families Have "The Talk"
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Studies Show Texting and Driving Don’t Mix
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What Parents Don't Know CAN Hurt Kids
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The Night Belonged to Britney, Lil Wayne, and…God?
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by Jonathan McKee and David R. Smith
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What to Expect from MTV’s 2008 Video Music Awards
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The Misrepresentation of Jesus in Hamlet 2
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Concerns for the Upcoming School Year
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A Porthole into Their World
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The 2008 Teen Choice Awards Preview
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The New TV Show for Teens Has Both
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A Virtual Pick Up Joint Where Authenticity is Scarce
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An Inside Look At the Online Lives of Teens
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Mixed Messages from His New Album
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Does Their Collegiate Future Affect Their Faith?
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A Glimpse of Pop Culture through the Lens of the MTV Movie Awards
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Most teens have a bad track record with truth
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Colleges Offer Coed Roommates Options
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2008’s Biggest Video Game Is Already Disturbing the Peace
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MTV & BET in Trouble With Parents...Again!
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What’s the appropriate response to teenage violence?
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The Jonas Brothers in the Spotlight
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Girls’ Low Self-esteem Has Dangerous Side Effects
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Americans Making Big Shifts in Religious Affiliation
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The Source's Music Survey
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Foul Language Amongst Teens On The Rise
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Students No Longer Saved By the Bell
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Young People Say YOU Make Them Happy
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Outselling Music and Other Media in 2007
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And damaging teen girls in the process
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Millennials poised to impact ‘08 presidential election
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MySpace reveals new strategies for teenagers’ safety
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MTV Announces 2nd Season of “A Shot at Love with
Tila Tequila”
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Capitalizing on Teenagers' Preferences for Communication
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Academic cheating is the new norm for masses of students
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The most popular gift requests of teenagers this holiday season
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One youth pastor's expedition into the new
frontier of virtual worlds
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Exploring the PG-13 Rating for Facebook's New SuperPoke!
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How Truth's anti-tobacco campaign can help youth workers shape their message
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Christian Groups Agitated About New Film, "The Golden Compass"
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May I?,
by Jonathan McKee
(8/22/2007)
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The Question That Gives You a Glimpse into Their World
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Three Essential Practices for Your Youth Ministry
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An Interview with Fred Lynch and Jonathan McKee
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...and the Language Kids Use
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My 2 cents on the 2006 Teen Choice Awards and MTV VMAs
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The "MySpace" epidemic might just be the new hub of youth culture; should we glean from it... or object to it?
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What you Should Know About the MTV Video Music Awards
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Our Response to All the Hype about the Teen Brain
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Our Culture's Take on Religion ... from the Mouth of Madonna
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Is LIFESTYLE or VERBAL Evangelism More Effective When Reaching Out to Postmoderns?
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Starring Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
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The Average Age Americans Get Married is 26 & 27. Does the World Think Students Can Wait That Long?!!
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NOW IN STOCK!
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