Teens Today with Vanessa Van Petten

Welcome to a secret view into the world of the net-generation. I love writing to you (maybe a little too much) so enjoy, stick around and be sure to tell me what you think…and, duh, get on my email list quick! (on the right, “subscribe via email”). Or subscribe to my RSS feed. [...]

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I am now co-writing this post with one of my fabulous teen writers, Shannon, who wants to go into journalism to bring you a more complete and interesting parent news round-up.  Isn’t she awesome–she also made up some new categories for you.

VIDEOS OF THE WEEK

I often show videos like this to kids when talking about [...]

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Breaking News reported here at CNN. Orange County, FL teen named Crystal confesses on YouTube she has been taped and needs help because the Orange Country courts have dropped her case.
Crystal is looking for comfort, she is looking for help, but is she divulging too much information?

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This post if part of the Youth Media Blog-a-Thon, to motivate young people to get interested in Politics.
In this election, the youth vote is so important. It is so important, that campaigning is a true family event. Meghan McCain and Chelsea Clinton are working fervently behind the scenes supporting their parents. [...]

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Obama is creating a mass following of net-generation teen, pre-teen and millennial young people. Many parents ask me: Why do teens and young people love Obama? Here are the reasons I think that Obama strikes a strong chord with our generation.
**Please note, this is not an endorsement of Obama, just an explanation of [...]

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