Mom goes viral asking "are we strict?" and lists the 5 rules her teens hate
She told Newsweek: "We have boundaries like this to protect them, like no TVs in their room because we want them to sleep!"
Popular high school kids sleep differently, scientists say
The findings were most stark among teenage girls, with potential implications for their mental and physical health.
AI Will Be Youth's Fentanyl
Powerful AI algorithms will allow social media companies to funnel even more addictive content to users.
Vaping regularly may expose teens to more toxic lead, uranium, study says
The heavy metals have been linked to cognitive impairments, respiratory problems and cancers, especially among young people.
Teen psychosis risk may be linked to computer and video game use
Using more video games and computers during teen years may increase the likelihood of having a psychotic experience by age 23.
Footage shows Gen Z Boys at dinner do sweetest thing with their phones
"Gen Z is not addicted to our phones, we want something real," the woman who filmed the scene told Newsweek.
Former Nickelodeon star confronts Dan Schneider in viral video
A video Schneider filmed has gone viral online in the wake of the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
Warning issued to thousands of US teenage boys
Of the victims, most are between the ages of 14 and 17, according to nonprofit Thorn.
Woman's fury over husband's 'hurtful' advice to 11-year-old daughter backed
"I raised both daughters not to be ashamed of themselves," mother wrote. "It's bothering me my husband doesn't think that way."
Mom asks Gen Z daughter to rate her teen heartthrobs—Unprepared for answers
"I feel that teens now don't have the teen TV shows that we did," Caitlin Baudhuin told Newsweek. "That created more attraction for us."
Sebastian Rogers update: Search faces new challenge
Sebastian Rogers disappeared late February from the home he shares with his mother and stepfather in Tennessee.
Why 'Social Media is Fake' trend is showing us how lonely we are
Newsweek spoke with two creators and a psychologist about the trend, which has racked up over 52 million views on TikTok
Ohio Amber Alert sparks urgent search for man with weapon
An Amber Alert for 15-year-old Kaylee Cope has authorities on the search for her boyfriend who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Woman nails embarrassing teen relationships, internet nods: "Canon event"
"Happens to all of us," she captioned the video, with thousands saying they've either been there or are there right now.
Teenager tells dad car is making "weird noise"—unprepared for what he finds
The video has prompted parents of teenagers in the comments to commiserate with the reveal.
Mom of teen makes shock realization about mistake she made when he was born
Cynthia shared footage showing how her teenage son Cruize can sleep through anything—and we mean anything.
America's teenage population is shrinking
A new projection suggests the number of teenagers will decline by 2033, as the proportion of people aged over 70 swells.
Teen boys' use of antidepressants drops
The monthly antidepressant prescription rate for youth skyrocketed by 66.3 percent from 2016 to 2022.
US biology textbooks promoting "misguided assumptions" on sex and gender
"It's an overly simplistic lay view that is at odds with the scientific consensus on sex and gender," a researcher said.
Scientists reveal dementia risk link to periods
The research offers exciting avenues for potential treatments in the future while highlighting who may be at increased risk of developing dementia.
Bullying may leave teens at greater risk of psychosis
This is the first time a study has assessed the link between teenagers, bullying and a chemical agent in the brain that triggers psychosis.
Active skincare ingredients are harming tweens
"These ingredients can do damage, irritate the skin and cause the reverse effects they are hoping to achieve," dermatology professor Carol Cheng said.
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"Bad guys" are duping teens on climate change: Expert
A survey of 13 to 17-year-olds in the U.K. found that 31 percent think climate change is "being purposefully over-exaggerated".
Teenage stress linked to health problems later in life
A poll of more than 35,800 American teens found that nearly half of them were stressed "all the time."
Fury over list of words teacher supposedly banned from the classroom
Pritay Washington, an expert on childhood education, told Newsweek of her concerns about a teacher's alleged approach.
Republican parental rights advocate accused of hosting teen alcohol party
Clarice Schillinger, whose PAC poured more than $800,000 into Pennsylvania school board races, allegedly gave alcohol to minors.
Sexting so common U.S. schools must cover how to do it safely, say experts
A team of researchers investigated sexting in a sample of almost 3,000 young adults from the United States and Canada.
Education Should Focus on Stopping Drug Use Before It Starts
Efforts to prevent drug use and encourage kids to live free from drugs have come under increased attack.
Behavioral scientists may have found way to reduce drinking in young adults
Young people may reduce their alcohol intake after finding out how much their peers drink, researchers have discovered.
High BMI in late teens linked to chronic kidney disease
The association appeared stronger in young men than women, the team of researchers found in the latest study.