Teen Culture And Resource Links

Ideas spread at an exceptional rate in the 21st century. As a result we are able to have greater perspectives on issues, share info more freely, and influence with a broader result. However, it also means that we are taking in more and more information, perspectives, and having to sort through it all. As parents it is a full time job to sort through all of the things that are relevant to you and your daily life, let alone sort through and keep up with the things your teen is sorting through. Here are some links to culture updates and resources that can help you, as you parent a teen.

All links are from www.CPYU.org. CPYU.org is run by Dr. Walt Mueller, and is a great resource for parents of teens and youth workers.

Culture Updates: These links are posted to help you be informed about what is being discussed in, and happening in the world of our teens.

• Frustrated with your teen's non-stop use of tech? Here are some thoughts on what's going on with them. http://now.uiowa.edu/2014/09/sometimes-adolescents-just-cant-resist

• Sexual health is always a hot topic. Here is what is being discussed nationally now.  http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pediatricians-birth-control-recommendations-for-teen-girls/  

 

• Sippin' Scissor? Find out what it is. http://www.wcyb.com/news/dirty-sprite-gains-popularity-among-teens/28236066

• Can't find your teen on FaceBook? Look in one of these other social media options. http://www.voxburner.com/publications/6761-12-alternative-social-media-to-consider

• Ever wonder who you teen subscribes to on YouTube? Check out this list for some top trending YouTube stars among teens. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/10-youtube-stars-your-kids-love? 

• Steve Jobs was a low tech parent. Yes, you read that right. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/fashion/steve-jobs-apple-was-a-low-tech-parent.html?_r=2

Check out more updates and topics here: http://www.digitalkidsinitiative.com/resources/research-news/



Resources: 

• Confused on what all that text lingo means? Here's a list of the harmless and not so harmless text abbreviations. http://www.digitalkidsinitiative.com/files/2012/01/text_acronyms1.pdf

• Trying to set some tech boundaries? Consider using this covenant: http://www.digitalkidsinitiative.com/files/2012/01/family_covenant.pdf

•  Need some help understanding/ dealing with cyber bullying? Here is a helpful resource: http://www.digitalkidsinitiative.com/files/2012/01/Cyberbully_handout.pdf