http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-outTeens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issues without being discriminated about their way of thinking. Also to assist our youth with Thought Management. enCopyright Dr David Hatch (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:00:00 GMTSun, 14 Jun 2015 23:30:00 GMTSocial NetworkingBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/7bf0b1eb-9c6c-4633-8e70-8b79bb407019_teens_speaking_out_logo_(640x560).jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-outTeens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issues without being discriminated about their way of thinking. Also to assist our youth with Thought Management. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comsocial networking,teens,sex,violence,anger,music,bullying,love,youth,fearTEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTeens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issuesepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/06/14/suicide-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-death-for-ages-10-to-24-part-twoSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/06/14/suicide-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-death-for-ages-10-to-24-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/06/14/suicide-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-death-for-ages-10-to-24-part-twoSun, 14 Jun 2015 23:30:00 GMTSuicide Is The Second Leading Cause Of Death For Ages 10 to 24 Part twoSuicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24. Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED. This is too much of our population, these people could have been great to our society and we are allowing them to lose their lives right in front of our faces. Every life matters regardless of who you are and what you have done. This has to be stopped, and I feel everyone should handle things differently because no one has the same struggle. We don’t know what someone is going through if we don’t take the time to find out. We have to start helping each other, because there is always someone struggling with something. Sometimes people issues tend to become overwhelming when too much has built up. I have been a witness to multiple struggles and there is always a worst story then yours. I know the feeling when you feel like it’s easier to die then it is to live and no one deserves to feel that way no matter what. 00:31:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoyouth,teens,sucide,death,StrugglingSuicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24. Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. More teenagers ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/05/30/suicide-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-death-for-ages-10-24Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/05/30/suicide-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-death-for-ages-10-24/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/05/30/suicide-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-death-for-ages-10-24Sat, 30 May 2015 23:00:00 GMTSuicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24·         Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24. Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18.  More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED.  This is too much of our population, these people could have been great to our society and we are allowing them to lose their lives right in front of our faces. Every life matters regardless of who you are and what you have done. This has to be stopped, and I feel everyone should handle things differently because no one has the same struggle. We don’t know what someone is going through if we don’t take the time to find out. We have to start helping each other, because there is always someone struggling with something. Sometimes people issues tend to become overwhelming when too much has built up. I have been a witness to multiple struggles and there is always a worst story then yours. I know the feeling when you feel like it’s easier to die then it is to live and no one deserves to feel that way no matter what.   00:58:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoDeath,Sucide,Teens,College-age youth,struggle·         Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24. Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18.  Morehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/05/17/what-is-a-role-model-five-qualities-that-matter-to-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/05/17/what-is-a-role-model-five-qualities-that-matter-to-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/05/17/what-is-a-role-model-five-qualities-that-matter-to-teensSun, 17 May 2015 23:00:00 GMTWhat is a Role Model? Five Qualities that Matter to TeensWhen teens speak, do people listen? Natalie, age 18, described her role model as a person with “a clear sense of what is important to her, putting forth the effort to improve and create things that will make a difference.” When Samira, also 18, feels “lazy, tired, or just plain annoyed,” she thinks of her role model and “is motivated to start working again.” Natalie and Samira were part of my research study on how young people develop the skills, abilities, and motivation to become engaged citizens. They and 42 other college students recalled stories of their childhoods and adolescence and the kind of people who inspired them. Role models come into young people’s lives in a variety of ways. They are educators, civic leaders, mothers, fathers, clergy, peers, and ordinary people encountered in everyday life. This study showed that being a role model is not constrained to those with fancy titles or personal wealth.  In fact, students were quick to state that “a true role model is not the person with the best job title, the most responsibility, or the greatest fame to his or her name.” Anyone can inspire a child to achieve their potential in life. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoPassion; Ability to Inspire,Clear set of values,Commitment to Community,Selflessness and Acceptance of Others,Ability to overcome obstaclesWhen teens speak, do people listen? Natalie, age 18, described her role model as a person with “a clear sense of what is important to her, putting forth the efhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/04/26/youth-cultureSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/04/26/youth-culture/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/04/26/youth-cultureSun, 26 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMTYOUTH CULTUREExamples of Youth Culture The term "youth culture" refers to the ways that teenagers conduct their lives. Youth culture can pertain to interests, styles, behaviors, music, beliefs, vocabulary, clothes, sports and dating. The concept behind youth culture is that adolescents are a subculture with norms, mores, behaviors and values that differ from the main culture of older generations within society. Commonly-used Youth Culture Examples ·         In the 1960's the wearing of clothes that indicated freedom ·         Following of music groups that perform music that speaks to the issues teenagers perceive themselves enduring at the time such as Nirvana in the 1990's and The Beatles in the 1960's ·         Hairstyles that exhibit a lack of conformity such as brightly colored hair, spiked hair, shaved heads ·         Behavior that is contrary to what is perceived to be accepted and expected by parents such as drinking, smoking, using drugs ·         Language usage that is bold in order to set themselves apart such as either excessive cursing or a usage of esoteric “cool” buzz words ·         Behaviors such as cutting school or low grade criminal activity in order to assert independence and non-conformity ·          01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoculture,youth,teenagers,hairstyles,lack of conformityExamples of Youth Culture The term "youth culture" refers to the ways that teenagers conduct their lives. Youth culture can pertain to interests, styles, behhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/04/12/how-do-you-define-successSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/04/12/how-do-you-define-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/04/12/how-do-you-define-successSun, 12 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMTHow Do You Define Success?"How I define success has more to do with how I don't define it, which is as the opposite of failure. Success, in other words, has far less to do with results, accomplishments, or achievements, than I think most people realize. To me, success is intimately associated with effort, intention, and lack of attachment, which are ways of interpreting success as a journey and not a destination, which puts the emphasis on the way of success, not the point of success." Theodore Roosevelt puts it better: "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." "I think success is in the daring." 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoteens,Succes,thoughts,daring,accomplishments"How I define success has more to do with how I don't define it, which is as the opposite of failure. Success, in other words, has far less to do with results,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/29/what-can-teens-and-young-adults-do-to-stop-police-brutallySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/29/what-can-teens-and-young-adults-do-to-stop-police-brutally/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/29/what-can-teens-and-young-adults-do-to-stop-police-brutallySun, 29 Mar 2015 23:00:00 GMTWhat Can Teens and Young Adults Do To Stop Police Brutally?What makes police officers and the government powerless? When the American people know their rights! Police officers don't like to hear these words: "Am I free to go?" "I don't consent to a search." "I'm going to remain silent."     You have rights during a traffic stop or any police encounter. Learn what your rights are and use them before you loose them! 1. Safety - When being pulled over pull over to a safe place, turn off your ignition, stay in the car and keep your hands on the steering wheel. At night turn on the interior light. Keep your license, registration and proof of insurance close by like in your "sun visor."  Immediately roll your window down all the way. Not half way, not an inch so you can speak through the crack. All the way. Among other things, it will show that you have nothing to hide.  Be courteous, stay calm, smile and don't complain. Show respect and say things like "sir and no sir." Never bad-mouth a police officer, stay in control of your words, body language and your emotions. Keep your hands where the police officer can see them. Never touch a police officer and never run away!   00:59:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoteens,young adults,Police person,rights,brutallyWhat makes police officers and the government powerless? When the American people know their rights! Police officers don't like to hear these words: "Am I frehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/15/teen-pregnancySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/15/teen-pregnancy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/15/teen-pregnancySun, 15 Mar 2015 23:00:00 GMTTeen PregnancyEven though the teen pregnancy rate has declined over the past few decades, the fact of the matter is that the United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate of the Western industrialized world. It is true that the teen pregnancy and birth rate was much higher prior to 1980 (and especially in the 1950s and 1960s), but at the time young women were getting married and having children before the age of 20. Most of the teen pregnancies occurring before 1980 were to married women; now most of today's teen mothers are unwed. 01:30:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoteen pregnancy,sexuality,youth,young girls,TeenagersEven though the teen pregnancy rate has declined over the past few decades, the fact of the matter is that the United States has the highest teen pregnancy ratehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/08/the-psychological-effect-on-teens-and-children-who-parents-are-incarceratedSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/08/the-psychological-effect-on-teens-and-children-who-parents-are-incarcerated/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/08/the-psychological-effect-on-teens-and-children-who-parents-are-incarceratedSun, 08 Mar 2015 23:00:00 GMTTHE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT ON TEENS AND CHILDREN WHO PARENTS ARE INCARCERATEDOn any given day in America, it is estimated that more than 1.5 million children have a parent incarcerated in a state or federal prison. And more than 10 million children are living with a parent who has come under some form of criminal justice supervision at some point in the child’s life. The Annie E. Casey foundation discovered the compelling needs and circumstances of children with incarcerated parents, such as: Since 1990, the number of female prisoners had grown by nearly 50 percent; three-quarters of incarcerated women are mothers, and two thirds have children under age 18.Most law enforcement agencies lack training and protocols on where to place children when a parent is arrested and, often, ultimately incarcerated.Approximately 10 percent of children with incarcerated mothers and 2 percent of children with incarcerated fathers are in foster care.There are a disparate impact on minorities, with African-American children nine times more likely and Hispanic children three times more likely than white children to have a parent in prison.Despite widespread statements that children with incarcerated parents are many times more likely than other children to be incarcerated as adults.Risk factors such as parental mental illness, parental substance abuse, family violence and poverty were present in many children’s homes and lives prior to their parents’ incarceration. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTeens,Children,incarceration,minorities,Risk factorsOn any given day in America, it is estimated that more than 1.5 million children have a parent incarcerated in a state or federal prison. And more than 10 millihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/02/understanding-relationships-from-a-young-adult-prospectiveSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/02/understanding-relationships-from-a-young-adult-prospective/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2015/03/02/understanding-relationships-from-a-young-adult-prospectiveMon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTUnderstanding Relationships from a Young Adult ProspectiveThe delayed entry into marriage that characterizes modern society raises questions about young adults' romantic relationship trajectories and whether patterns found to characterize adolescent romantic relationships persist into young adulthood. The current study traced developmental transitions into and out of romantic relationships from age 18 through age 25 in a sample of 511 young adults. The developmental antecedents of these different romantic relationship experiences in both distal and proximal family and peer domains were also examined. Analyses included both person-oriented and variable-oriented approaches. Findings show 5 distinct clusters varying in timing, duration, and frequency of participation in romantic relationships that range from those who had only recently entered into a romantic relationship to those who had been in the same relationship from age 18 to age 25. These relationship outcome trajectory clusters were predicted by variations in competence in early relationships with family and peers. Interpersonal experiences in family and peer contexts in early childhood through adolescence thus may form a scaffold on which later competence in romantic relationships develops. Findings shed light on both normative and nonnormative developmental transitions of romantic relationships in young adulthood.   01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoRomantic relationships,young adulthood,developmental antecedents,family relationships,peer relationshipsThe delayed entry into marriage that characterizes modern society raises questions about young adults' romantic relationship trajectories and whether patterns fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/09/21/conversation-with-a-14-year-old-teenage-boy-about-surviving-as-a-teens-in-todaySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/09/21/conversation-with-a-14-year-old-teenage-boy-about-surviving-as-a-teens-in-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/09/21/conversation-with-a-14-year-old-teenage-boy-about-surviving-as-a-teens-in-todaySun, 21 Sep 2014 22:30:00 GMTCONVERSATION WITH A 14 YEAR OLD TEENAGE BOY ABOUT SURVIVING AS A TEENS IN TODAYAdolescence is a time of growth, development and change. Your teen will develop emotionally and socially as well as physically. This development may seem seamless to you, but there are distinct things happening in your teenager's social and emotional development that are helping them become who they are going to be - helping them to form their identity. While these changes don't follow a timeline to the date of your teen's birthday - your 14-year-old may still act like a 13-year-old socially - teens of different ages do have different social and emotional focuses andbehaviors. Here we have a list of them by age. Thirteen-year-old teens are dealing with the physical changes in their body - puberty - emotionally as well as physically. Change is not easy for most people at any age and your 13-year-old is dealing with one of the biggest changes of their lives. This will cause your young teen to feel uncertain, moody and be sensitive to what others think of them, especially their peers.    00:20:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTeens,boys,developing emotionally,physical changes,sensitive to what others think of themAdolescence is a time of growth, development and change. Your teen will develop emotionally and socially as well as physically. This development may seem seamlehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/06/29/teens-who-text-and-drive-take-even-more-risks-while-drivingSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/06/29/teens-who-text-and-drive-take-even-more-risks-while-driving/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/06/29/teens-who-text-and-drive-take-even-more-risks-while-drivingSun, 29 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMTTeens who text and drive take even more risks while drivingMore than 4 in 10 teens admit to texting while driving, and those that do are more likely to engage in other risks while driving.   If your teen texts while driving, chances are he or she also practices other dangerous motor vehicle habits — including failing to buckle up and driving after they have been drinking, a new federal analysis finds. In 2011, 45% of all students 16 and older reported that they had texted or e-mailed while driving during the past 30 days, says the study by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reported in June's Pediatrics, released online today. Teens who texted while driving were five times more likely than those who didn't to drive when they had been drinking alcohol. And the more they texted the worse their seat belt habit. Teens who texted every day while driving during the past month were more than 40% more likely to not always wear their seat belts than were teens who engaged in texting while driving once or twice in the past 30 days. It's not surprising that kids who take such risks in one area may be more likely to take risks in other areas, says CDC Director Thomas Frieden. "But the big picture is that the greatest single risk to teenagers in this country is getting hurt or killed in a motor vehicle crash; that's the most likely thing to result in their death," he says. "And texting while driving makes teen driving even more dangerous." 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoteens,drving,dangerous,textingMore than 4 in 10 teens admit to texting while driving, and those that do are more likely to engage in other risks while driving.   If your teen texts while dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/06/08/teens-homicide-suicide-and-firearm-deaths-part-twoSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/06/08/teens-homicide-suicide-and-firearm-deaths-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/06/08/teens-homicide-suicide-and-firearm-deaths-part-twoSun, 08 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMTTEENS HOMICIDE, SUICIDE AND FIREARM DEATHS PART TWOIn 2010, males ages 15 to 19 were nearly four times more likely to commit suicide, six times more likely to be victims of homicide, and eight times more likely to be involved in a firearm-related death than were females of the same age. IMPORTANCE Homicide and suicide is the second and third leading causes of death, respectively, among teen’s ages 15 to 19, after unintentional injury. In 2010, firearms were the instrument of death in 85 percent of teen homicides and 40 percent of teen suicides.While non-firearm injuries result in death in only one out of every 760 cases, almost one in four youth firearm injuries are fatal. Although other teens are the perpetrators of many of the homicides of teens below age 18, two-thirds of the murderers are eighteen or older  Gang involvement has been associated with many teen murders; in 2002, nearly three-quarters of teen homicides were attributed to gang violence. Although school-related homicides receive substantial media attention, in the 2009-10 school years they accounted for about one percent of all child homicides. Mood disorders, such as depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease, are major risk factors for suicide among children and adolescents. One study found that more than 90 percent of children and adolescents who committed suicide had some type of mental disorder. Stressful life events and low levels of communication with parents may also be significant risk factors, Female teens are about twice as likely to attempt suicide; however, males are much more likely to actually commit suicide.       00:31:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSUICIDE,TEEN HOMICIDE,FIREARM DEATH,TEEN MURDER,TEEN VIOLENCEIn 2010, males ages 15 to 19 were nearly four times more likely to commit suicide, six times more likely to be victims of homicide, and eight times more likelyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/05/25/teens-homicide-suicide-and-firearm-deathsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/05/25/teens-homicide-suicide-and-firearm-deaths/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/05/25/teens-homicide-suicide-and-firearm-deathsSun, 25 May 2014 23:00:00 GMTTEENS HOMICIDE, SUICIDE AND FIREARM DEATHSIn 2010, males ages 15 to 19 were nearly four times more likely to commit suicide, six times more likely to be victims of homicide, and eight times more likely to be involved in a firearm-related death than were females of the same age. IMPORTANCE Homicide and suicide is the second and third leading causes of death, respectively, among teen’s ages 15 to 19, after unintentional injury In 2010, firearms were the instrument of death in 85 percent of teen homicides and 40 percent of teen suicides.While non-firearm injuries result in death in only one out of every 760 cases, almost one in four youth firearm injuries are fatal. Although other teens are the perpetrators of many of the homicides of teens below age 18, two-thirds of the murderers are eighteen or older.] Gang involvement has been associated with many teen murders; in 2002, nearly three-quarters of teen homicides were attributed to gang violence. Although school-related homicides receive substantial media attention, in the 2009-10 school years they accounted for about one percent of all child homicides. Mood disorders, such as depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease, are major risk factors for suicide among children and adolescents. One study found that more than 90 percent of children and adolescents who committed suicide had some type of mental disorder. Stressful life events and low levels of communication with parents may also be significant risk factors. Female teens are about twice as likely to attempt suicide; however, males are much more likely to actually commit suicide. 00:31:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS HOMICIDE,SUICIDE,FIREARM DEATHS,DEPRESSION,BIP0LORIn 2010, males ages 15 to 19 were nearly four times more likely to commit suicide, six times more likely to be victims of homicide, and eight times more likelyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/04/27/leading-causes-of-violence-among-youthSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/04/27/leading-causes-of-violence-among-youth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/04/27/leading-causes-of-violence-among-youthSun, 27 Apr 2014 22:30:00 GMTLeading Causes of Violence Among YouthViolence among youth has become a growing threat to communities nationwide. While nobody knows exactly what causes youth to act out, there are some factors that can enhance violent tendencies in children. These causes can range from drug abuse to abuse at home as well as being the victim of a bully at school. It is up to parents to look for signs that their child is either the victim of crimes or is becoming violent themselves. 10 Causes of Youth Violence Peer Pressure ·         Teens who are involved in violent activities usually do not perform them alone but in a group of friends. Knowing your child's friends and how they behave can reveal to you whether or not there are warning signs of violence. Teenagers are easily influenced by their friends, so if the friends are violent, the chances of your teen becoming violent will increase. Parental Violence ·         If a teen's parents are abusive, violent or portray hostile behavior to each other, to the teen or to others outside the family, there is a likely chance the teen will display similar or worse behavior. Being Bullied or Victimized ·         Teenagers who are victims of bullying or teasing are more likely to become violent as a last resort, cry for help or as revenge. Access to Weapons ·         Teenagers who have easy access to weapons, especially guns, will find it easier to act out violent fantasies or vengeful feelings.     00:59:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoviolence,crime,murder,gunsViolence among youth has become a growing threat to communities nationwide. While nobody knows exactly what causes youth to act out, there are some factors thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/03/23/americas-youth-in-crisisSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/03/23/americas-youth-in-crisis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/03/23/americas-youth-in-crisisSun, 23 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMTAMERICA'S YOUTH IN CRISIS"Richard M. Lerner's work presents a powerful and emotive treatise on the crisis facing America's youth. Drawing on a wide range of statistical evidence to support his arguments, he graphically demonstrates the risks of drug and alcohol abuse, unsafe sexual practices, teenage pregnancy, school drop out and academic underachievement, delinquency, crime, and violence facing American youth at historically unprecedented levels. . . . This is an authoritative, well-researched piece of work that takes a refreshing and positive look to the future of action research in collaboration with empowered communities to provide for needs and treasure the community resources that have in the past been paid scant attention. America's Youth in Crisis is both forward thinking and imaginative and will challenge researchers, policymakers, and practitioners faced with the crisis of American youth." --Heather Leitch in Journal of Adolescence "Lerner's work presents a powerful and emotive treatise on the crisis facing America's youth. Drawing on a wide range of statistical evidence to support his arguments he graphically demonstrates the risks of drug and alcohol abuse, unsafe sexual practices, teenage pregnancy, school drop-out and academic under-achievement, deliquency, crime and violence facing American youth at historically unprecedented levels. 00:29:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnocrime,crisis,violence,delinquency,underachievement"Richard M. Lerner's work presents a powerful and emotive treatise on the crisis facing America's youth. Drawing on a wide range of statistical evidence to supphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/02/24/what-are-some-barriers-that-black-teens-face-in-americaSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/02/24/what-are-some-barriers-that-black-teens-face-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/02/24/what-are-some-barriers-that-black-teens-face-in-americaMon, 24 Feb 2014 00:30:00 GMTWHAT ARE SOME BARRIERS THAT BLACK TEENS FACE IN AMERICA?EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL MALES OF COLOR High school males of color face a number of barriers to high school graduation attainment and transition into post-secondary and the workforce. Males of color are less likely to graduate from high school. Nationwide, only about half of black and Hispanic males who begin high school will graduate four years later. Teen males of color are far less likely to have access to jobs, work experience and training opportunities that lead to pathways to good jobs. For example, at any given time in 2011, less than 20 percent of African American and Latino teens were employed. Early work experience is especially important for low-income youth, as research shows employment is linked to increased attachment to school and teens who work in high school have a smoother transition into the workforce.1 00:31:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoColor,black,teens,barriers to education,LatinosEDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL MALES OF COLOR High school males of color face a number of barriers to high school graduation attainment and transitionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/01/13/teens-wrongly-accused-and-racially-profileYouthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/01/13/teens-wrongly-accused-and-racially-profile/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2014/01/13/teens-wrongly-accused-and-racially-profileMon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTTeens wrongly accused and racially profileBarneys accused teen of using fake debit card for $349 belt because he's a ‘young black American male’: lawsuit Trayon Christian, an engineering student from Queens, says he bought a $349 Ferragamo belt at Barneys and was promptly collared by undercover cops, who asked, 'How could you afford a belt like this? Where did you get this money from?' A black teenager is shopping for justice — claiming snooty Barneys staffers and New York City cops racially profiled him for credit card fraud after he bought a $349 belt. Trayon Christian, 19, told the Daily News he filed a lawsuit after he was targeted by staffers at Barneys’ Madison Ave. flagship store and detained by police because they didn’t believe a young black man could possibly afford to buy such an expensive belt. The fashion-forward teen, who lives with his mom in Corona, Queens, is studying engineering at the New York City College of Technology, where he had a work-study job. Christian said his paycheck had just been direct deposited into his Chase bank account, so he went straight to Barneys on the afternoon of April 29 to buy the pricey Ferragamo belt with a silver buckle and a reversible black and white strap. “I knew exactly what I wanted,” Christian said. He’d seen the belt on a lot of his favorite celebrities, including rapper Juelz Santana. He said he’d browsed the ritzy rags at Barneys before but had never bought anything at the store. “It was a quick trip. I gave them my debit card, I signed my name,” he said. According to his lawsuit, the clerk asked Christian to show his ID, which he did. “I showed my state ID,” he told The News. The clerk didn’t react as he signed for his purchase and left, he said.   01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoteens,wrong,accused,convictionBarneys accused teen of using fake debit card for $349 belt because he's a ‘young black American male’: lawsuit Trayon Christian, an engineering student from Qhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/12/09/trending-story-celebrities-unite-against-mass-incarceration-ad-campaignSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/12/09/trending-story-celebrities-unite-against-mass-incarceration-ad-campaign/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/12/09/trending-story-celebrities-unite-against-mass-incarceration-ad-campaignMon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTTrending Story- Celebrities Unite Against Mass Incarceration Ad CampaignJoin us on Sunday at 7pm  eastern by dialing 646-716-6058 as Teens Speaking Out Host  and Co-hosts interview Author Terrance Tykeem as he share about the campaign: The Familiar Faces Against Mass Incarceration Celebrity Multimedia Ad Campaign. Author Terrance Tykeem's newly released book entitled "Guilty by Reason of Arrest", which explores the Industry of Incarceration for profit.  This multimedia campaign is a series of TV, radio, movie theater, and web ads featuring a collection of politicians, clergy, celebrities, on air personalities, activist and athletes. Who have come together to raise awareness about the true nature of our countries penal system, which is a multi-million dollar industry driven by economics and not justice. To date, the two part ad features more than 25 well-known local and national public ?gures. Included Boxing champ Barnard Hopkins, Pennsylvania State Reps Ron Waters and Michelle Brown Lee. Rappers Freeway, Meek Mill, Black Thought of the Roots, and Actor/Comedian Michael Blackson just to name a few.    01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoIncarceration,multimedia,for profit,Ad Campaign,Familiar FacesJoin us on Sunday at 7pm  eastern by dialing 646-716-6058 as Teens Speaking Out Host  and Co-hosts interview Author Terrance Tykeem as he share about the campaihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/11/25/dealing-with-teenage-relationship-from-a-teen-prospectiveSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/11/25/dealing-with-teenage-relationship-from-a-teen-prospective/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/11/25/dealing-with-teenage-relationship-from-a-teen-prospectiveMon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTDealing with Teenage Relationship from a teen prospectiveWhat do teens feel when they are pressure to do something that they are not ready to do? One teen tell his prospective of this reality.  00:55:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnorelationships,Confusion,misunderstoodWhat do teens feel when they are pressure to do something that they are not ready to do? One teen tell his prospective of this reality.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/11/11/bullying-pt-2Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/11/11/bullying-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/11/11/bullying-pt-2Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTBULLYING PT 2Join us as we talk about Bullying Prevention. Listen to our co-host from Arizona talk about her life growing up in New York City and being bully as a child. You can listen, ask questions or speak out on anything weighing on your heart pertaining to bullying. Unless you want to give your name, you can remain anonymous but please join us. All are welcome and invited. Log on via the internet at the above website or by dial in to the above telephone number at the time of the call. Thank you and be blessed.01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnobullying,childhood,teens,prevention,sadnessJoin us as we talk about Bullying Prevention. Listen to our co-host from Arizona talk about her life growing up in New York City and being bully as a child. Youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/10/20/bullyingSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/10/20/bullying/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/10/20/bullyingSun, 20 Oct 2013 23:00:00 GMTBULLYING WHAT'S NEW: Join us this Sunday, October 20, 2013 Topic: "Bullying" Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time Venue: Teen Speaking Out Radio Log onto: www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out  Dial in number: 1 (646) 716 6058  Join us as we talk about Bullying Prevention. The month of October is Bullying prevention month. One of the recent story is about two girls arrested in cyber bullying death of a 12 year old. You can listen, ask questions or speak out on anything weighing on your heart pertaining to bullying. Unless you want to give your name, you can remain anonymous but please join us. All are welcome and invited. Log on via the internet at the above website or by dial in to the above telephone number at the time of the call. Thank you and be blessed. 00:57:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoBULLYING,PREVENTION,TEENS,FEAR,INTERNETWHAT'S NEW: Join us this Sunday, October 20, 2013 Topic: "Bullying" Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time Venue: Teen Speaking Out Radio Log onto: www.blogtalkradio.chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/29/the-plight-of-the-young-black-maleSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/29/the-plight-of-the-young-black-male/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/29/the-plight-of-the-young-black-maleSun, 29 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMTTHE PLIGHT OF THE YOUNG BLACK MALE"If a person want to enter a strong man's house and steal his things first the person must tie the strong man. Then the person can steal the things from the strong man's house". I stand to say the strong man's house has been robbed... Tied down by... I. Education  A. Deceptive, does not tap into their gifts of creativeness B. Third grade examinations, determining the number of prison  to built  II. Parenting A. The young ages of teenagers having baby B. Same Sex Lovers C. Abuse from mother's boyfriends III. Social Economic status A. Poverty  B. Low Paid Jobs IV. Environmental Influences A. Music Industry B. Illegal drugs C. Prescription drugs01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,BLACK,MALE,PLIGHT,STOLE"If a person want to enter a strong man's house and steal his things first the person must tie the strong man. Then the person can steal the things from the strhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/15/a-mother-cry-for-help-concerning-her-teenage-sonSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/15/a-mother-cry-for-help-concerning-her-teenage-son/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/15/a-mother-cry-for-help-concerning-her-teenage-sonSun, 15 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTA MOTHER CRY FOR HELP CONCERNING HER TEENAGE SON With all the daily changes we go through in our lives, who would have thought that things could have gotten any worse. My name is Kathia Collins and I will like to tell you a true story about kid named Bubie, lol! Bubie aka Ricardo Canidate Jr., was a 17 year old young man that had a normal life till he turned 17 years old. Ricardo was a junior in high school, worked at local McDonalds, and attended church on a regular basis. Ricardo was normal teenager, until he started spending a lot more time in his room. He was not smiling as much, nor was he the same affectionate kid. With that being said, that should have been a sign, a wakeup call! Soon after Ricardo became paranoid, and could not trust anyone. He began to feel that he was not safe around others. During this experienced Ricardo received a phone call from a young lady stating, “I heard you stabbed somebody”. Ricardo’s face was stunned at the allegations. In addition, Ricardo was questioned a few days later by the police. He was allowed to return home, and sometime later he was asked to turn himself in. That was two years ago, he is still in the Dougherty County Jail. Ricardo experience abuse, and neglect from the system. but also a violation of his civil rights among other things.  00:31:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN,JUDICIAL SYSTEM,JAIL,UNFAIR TREATMENT,WRONGLY ACCUSEWith all the daily changes we go through in our lives, who would have thought that things could have gotten any worse. My name is Kathia Collins and I will likhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/14/do-you-know-your-dadSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/14/do-you-know-your-dad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/14/do-you-know-your-dadSat, 14 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMTDO YOU KNOW YOUR DAD? Most people spend the first 18 to 20 years of their lives with their parents. What I know of my dad I learned during the time I spent with him as a young boy growing up. At age 5, I really didn't think about my relationship with him in a very serious way. As I look back, however, virtually everything I know about my father—how he walked, how he talked, how he thought, what he liked and what he excelled at—I learned by spending time doing things and talking with him as a small boy. As a young boy Some of my fondest memories are of the trips we took in the summer months to go fishing for brook trout in the streams of northwest Michigan. After deciding when we would go, my father would plan ahead for the food and bedding, prepare the old tent we had and gather the fishing tackle and gear we would need. We didn't have much in terms of fancy equipment, but my father used what we had. Dad taught us the basics of fishing—from baiting and setting the hook, to caring for the small trout after we caught them. While my brothers and I were always excited about the prospect of actually catching the fish, I learned many things about my dad and his personality when we spent time together on those fishing trips. 00:51:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoFATHER,SON,DAD,MISSING,UNKNOWNMost people spend the first 18 to 20 years of their lives with their parents. What I know of my dad I learned during the time I spent with him as a young boy ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/01/teens-crisis-due-to-mental-health-issuesSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/01/teens-crisis-due-to-mental-health-issues/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/09/01/teens-crisis-due-to-mental-health-issuesSun, 01 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMTTeens Crisis Due To Mental Health Issues Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, is not known to have been professionally treated for mental illness. In that he was not alone. Across the country, many youth who need help the most are not getting it. Almost two-thirds of teens with a lifetime mental disorder fail to get professional help, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Of all those teens with mental health issues, those with severe mental disorders get treatment even less often, with half reporting they have never been seen or treated by a professional therapist. Recent budget cuts, a shortage of mental health therapists, and inadequate community health services are among the reasons for the lack of treatment, mental health professionals say. Many health insurance plans don't cover mental health therapy. Teens and their parents are often reluctant to acknowledge the need for professional help and may not know where to turn. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTeens,mental health,Aspersers syndrome,crisis,autism-like disorderAdam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, is not known to have been professionally treated for mental illness. In that he was not alone. Across thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/08/18/teen-trafficking-does-the-mass-media-influence-these-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/08/18/teen-trafficking-does-the-mass-media-influence-these-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/08/18/teen-trafficking-does-the-mass-media-influence-these-teensSun, 18 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMTTeen Trafficking: Does the Mass Media influence these teens Does the Mass Media influence teens that have been trapped into prostitution due to trafficking? I think so much about what has happened to me. Why these men did what they did to me. Old, disgusting men. It was horrible. They knew I did not want to be there, but they paid their money. They used me. I was their property for the night. They destroyed me. Prostitution has been called the world’s oldest “profession.” In reality, it is the world’s oldest “oppression” and continues to be one of the most overlooked human rights abuses of women on the planet today.  Prostitution of teen girls is a particularly lethal form of violence against women, and a violation of a woman’s most basic human rights.  01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTrafficking,Sex,homelessness,Prostitution,TeensDoes the Mass Media influence teens that have been trapped into prostitution due to trafficking? I think so much about what has happened to me. Why these men dihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/07/28/teen-trafficking-does-the-mass-media-influence-these-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/07/28/teen-trafficking-does-the-mass-media-influence-these-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/07/28/teen-trafficking-does-the-mass-media-influence-these-teensSun, 28 Jul 2013 23:00:00 GMTTeen Trafficking: Does the Mass Media influence these teens Does the Mass Media influence teens that have been trapped into prostitution due to trafficking? I think so much about what has happened to me. Why these men did what they did to me. Old, disgusting men. It was horrible. They knew I did not want to be there, but they paid their money. They used me. I was their property for the night. They destroyed me. Prostitution has been called the world’s oldest “profession.” In reality, it is the world’s oldest “oppression” and continues to be one of the most overlooked human rights abuses of women on the planet today.  Prostitution of teen girls is a particularly lethal form of violence against women, and a violation of a woman’s most basic human rights.  01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTrafficking,Teen girls,prostitution,oppression,trappedDoes the Mass Media influence teens that have been trapped into prostitution due to trafficking? I think so much about what has happened to me. Why these men dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/07/07/let-me-be-myselfSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/07/07/let-me-be-myself/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/07/07/let-me-be-myselfSun, 07 Jul 2013 23:00:00 GMTLET ME BE MYSELF Let me be me I don’t deserve to be judged, I’d rather be comfortable and feel like I’m loved, I’m trying my best but it doesn’t seem right with you always judging me. I can’t win this fight, I want to be happy I want to be free; I want to live without you judging me. I’m trying to accomplish this without being scared. I don’t want to walk into the world unprepared. The big question is can I do it by myself, without any judgment from anyone else. Life is a closed door we just need a key. I just want to make it by just being me. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoNo judgment,be myself,loved,be comfortable,wantedLet me be me I don’t deserve to be judged, I’d rather be comfortable and feel like I’m loved, I’m trying my best but it doesn’t seem right with you always judhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/20/community-violence-the-effects-on-children-and-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/20/community-violence-the-effects-on-children-and-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/20/community-violence-the-effects-on-children-and-teensThu, 20 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMTCommunity Violence: The Effects on Children and Teens Teens Speaking Out Is on location in Memphis, Tennessee at the Frayser Library. This is one of the poorest neighborhood in Memphis. Join us Thursday at 2pm eastern/1pm CENTRAL as we share with teens on Blog Talk Radio. You can dial in at 646-716-6058 and ask questions about the topic or speak to some of the teens from the Frayser area. Community violence includes many events. It might be a stranger using physical threat or direct violence to take something or hurt someone. It can also be violence between family members, close partners, or peers. These events may include cruel acts such as being shot, raped, stabbed, or beaten. Most of the attention from media and research is on community violence that involves adults. However, many children and teens face violence in their neighborhoods and schools. Such violence can have effects on children. How much community violence do children face? 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoviolence,teens,children,poor,stabbedTeens Speaking Out Is on location in Memphis, Tennessee at the Frayser Library. This is one of the poorest neighborhood in Memphis. Join us Thursday at 2pm eashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/15/do-you-know-your-father-part-twoSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/15/do-you-know-your-father-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/15/do-you-know-your-father-part-twoSat, 15 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMTDO YOU KNOW YOUR FATHER? PART TWOListen to teens as they share about their memories of their father (Good and Bad Memories).  Call-in and tell us about the memories you have of your father by dialing 646-716-6058; Saturday June 15th at 7pm eastern/6 central.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,FATHERS,FEAR,LOVE,LONELYListen to teens as they share about their memories of their father (Good and Bad Memories).  Call-in and tell us about the memories you have of your father by dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/02/do-you-know-your-fatherSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/02/do-you-know-your-father/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/06/02/do-you-know-your-fatherSun, 02 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMTDO YOU KNOW YOUR FATHER? Listen to teens as they share about their memories of their father (Good and Bad Memories). Call-in and tell us about the memories you have of your father by dialing 646-716-6058; Sunday June 2 at 7pm eastern/6 central.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnofathers,teens,memories,feeling alone,needyListen to teens as they share about their memories of their father (Good and Bad Memories). Call-in and tell us about the memories you have of your father byhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/05/19/facts-about-teenage-pregnancy-stds-and-birth-controlSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/05/19/facts-about-teenage-pregnancy-stds-and-birth-control/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/05/19/facts-about-teenage-pregnancy-stds-and-birth-controlSun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMTFacts About Teenage Pregnancy, STD'S AND BIRTH CONTROL Consequences of Unprotected Sex. Many teenagers are curious about sex, but do not know the facts. movies, television, and magazines portray sex as fun, exciting, and adult, but they rarely tell you about unwanted pregnancy, sexual transmitted diseases, and their consequences. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoUnprotected Sex,STD,pregnancy,unplanned,teensConsequences of Unprotected Sex. Many teenagers are curious about sex, but do not know the facts. movies, television, and magazines portray sex as fun, excitihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/04/21/teen-suicide-warning-signsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/04/21/teen-suicide-warning-signs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/04/21/teen-suicide-warning-signsSun, 21 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT“Teen Suicide Warning Signs” Studies show that 4 out of 5 teen suicide attempts have been preceded by clear warning signs, make sure you know them. Keep reading to learn what teen suicide warning signs to look for, including warning signs or indications of a suicide plan. Teen suicide is a very real problem in the United States. With many pressures and a variety emotional, social and family issues to confront, many teenagers find themselves having suicidal thoughts. Part of averting a teen suicide is being involved in your teen’s life and watching for teen suicide warning signs. It is also important to note that many of the teen suicide warning signs are also indications of depression. Teen suicide warning signs It is important to take the warning signs of teen suicide seriously and to seek help if you thing that you know a teenager who might be suicidal. Here are some of the things to look for: ·         Disinterest in favorite extracurricular activities ·         Problems at work and losing interest in a job ·         Substance abuse, including alcohol and drug (illegal and legal drugs) use ·          01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnosuicide,thoughts,death,feeling alone,not happytStudies show that 4 out of 5 teen suicide attempts have been preceded by clear warning signs, make sure you know them. Keep reading to learn what teen suicidehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/04/07/loving-yourself-in-spite-of-hurt-and-failed-relationshipsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/04/07/loving-yourself-in-spite-of-hurt-and-failed-relationships/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/04/07/loving-yourself-in-spite-of-hurt-and-failed-relationshipsSun, 07 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMTLoving Yourself In Spite of Hurt and Failed Relationships Join us as we discuss the topic of loving yourself. Many times in life we are hurt and we seek validation through others. Sometimes we try to find our worth in things that aren't worthy of us. Come give us your thoughts on self love, acceptance and self esteem as we venture through the complexities of loving yourself no matter your struggles and hardships, whether failed relationships, or life trials. Sometimes we need to love ourselves thoroughly before we can love someone else or accept love from another.   00:55:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnorelationship,love,heart felt,hurt,none passionJoin us as we discuss the topic of loving yourself. Many times in life we are hurt and we seek validation through others. Sometimes we try to find our worth inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/24/chivalry-and-appropriate-standards-and-approaches-to-courtshSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/24/chivalry-and-appropriate-standards-and-approaches-to-courtsh/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/24/chivalry-and-appropriate-standards-and-approaches-to-courtshSun, 24 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMTCHIVALRY AND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS AND APPROACHES TO COURTSH Help us discuss whether or not chivalry has completely died or been placed by the way side. Come share your thoughts on chivalry!  Who is responsible for the lack of politeness in the midst of Courtship? Is chivalry even necessary in courtship? Can we bring chivalry back? Come have fun with us and share your opinions on the matter.  There was once a manner in which courtship was appropriately approached. Somewhere in the midst of time the rules of courtship and politeness have become relaxed. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnocourtship,dating,politeness,chivalry,loveHelp us discuss whether or not chivalry has completely died or been placed by the way side. Come share your thoughts on chivalry!  Who is responsible for thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/22/breaking-the-chains-of-the-past-to-live-freeSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/22/breaking-the-chains-of-the-past-to-live-free/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/22/breaking-the-chains-of-the-past-to-live-freeFri, 22 Mar 2013 02:00:00 GMTBREAKING THE CHAINS OF THE PAST TO LIVE FREE       YOUNG WOMEN SHARING GROUP Young women who are hurting with past situations. You are not alone! Ongoing negative family relationships Past trauma situations Have not express feelings honestly to anyone No support or direction in helping you heel Current negative relationships with others and family Current things that are a affect from the past Struggling with emotional, physical and sexual abuse Listen as three young women share their testimony concerning their past pain, hurt, and tragedy. We will offer prayer and support for struggling young women with life issues.   00:58:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTestimony,Hurt,sharing with others,tragedy,abuseYOUNG WOMEN SHARING GROUP Young women who are hurting with past situations. You are not alone! Ongoing negative family relationships Past trauma sithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/10/the-effects-of-domestic-violence-relationships-on-teens-girlSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/10/the-effects-of-domestic-violence-relationships-on-teens-girl/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/03/10/the-effects-of-domestic-violence-relationships-on-teens-girlSun, 10 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMTTHE EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATIONSHIPS ON TEENS GIRL Dating violence is a prevalent public health concern and social problem characterized as controlling, abusive and threatening behavior in a dating relationship. Statistics indicate teens and young adults have a higher risk of being involved in relationship abuse in comparison to adults. This violence occurs in both heterosexual and same sex relationships and can include physical, sexual and emotional abuse. 1.    Peer approval and inexperience in dating relationships are contributing  factors to dating violence. Teens and young adults are more likely to engage in dating violence if it is regarded as a norm among their peer groups.  2.    Gender stereotypes and a reliance on gender role expectations may also play a role in dating abuse by reinforcing male dominance and female passivity.  3.    Additional issues can arise for youth of color if there are cultural or racial/ethnic differences and values that influence familial and societal responses  towards relationship violence. Studies show that dating violence has serious consequences, both short and long-term. Victims with a history of dating violence are more susceptible to substance abuse, attempted suicide, eating disorders, and engaging in risky sexual behavior.  4.    There is also higher likelihood that victims of dating violence will experience intimate partner victimization in adulthood. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnodomestic violence,teen girls,young women,relationships,abuseDating violence is a prevalent public health concern and social problem characterized as controlling, abusive and threatening behavior in a dating relationshiphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/02/25/the-effects-of-a-broken-home-on-todays-youthYouthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/02/25/the-effects-of-a-broken-home-on-todays-youth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/02/25/the-effects-of-a-broken-home-on-todays-youthMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Effects of A Broken Home on Today's YouthJoin us Sunday February 24, 2013 at 7pm eastern/6pm central by dialing 646-716-6058 or on the web at www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out Join us this week on Teens Speaking Out on blog talk radio as we explore the effects of broken homes on the youth. Come share your thoughts and facts as we discuss how a broken home can effect teens in school, at home, and society. Broken homes contribute to many problems that the youth face today whether physical, mental or spiritual. Come Join us and give us your input. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoEffects,Teens,Youth,Broken,HomeJoin us Sunday February 24, 2013 at 7pm eastern/6pm central by dialing 646-716-6058 or on the web at www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out Join us this weekhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/02/11/the-effects-of-the-education-system-on-todays-youthEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/02/11/the-effects-of-the-education-system-on-todays-youth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/02/11/the-effects-of-the-education-system-on-todays-youthMon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Effects of the Education System on Todays YouthJoin us Sunday February 10, 2013 at 7pm eastern/6pm central for another edition of Teens Speaking Out. Education is a large staple in the development of the youth into functioning and useful beings in society. Sadly enough the education system within the U.S. has severely declined and none are recieving the blow harder than the children. Join us on Blog Talk Radio As we discuss the Pros and Cons of a Education system that may be helping some and failing others. Lets ...come together and discuss what we can do to better serve our youth and prepare them for a better chance at meaningful and fulfilling lives. -Since 1983 10 million Americans have reached the 12th grade without having learned to read at a basic level. -Every year 1.2 million students drop out of school. Thats 7,000 drop-outs everyday or 1 every 26 seconds. -30 percent of Americans have such an aversion to math that they'd rather clean a bathroom than solve one.01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoEffects,Todays,Education,System,YouthJoin us Sunday February 10, 2013 at 7pm eastern/6pm central for another edition of Teens Speaking Out. Education is a large staple in the development of the yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/01/28/teen-dating-violenceSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/01/28/teen-dating-violence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/01/28/teen-dating-violenceMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTTEEN DATING VIOLENCE Dating violence can happen among young people, and can affect youth regardless of social, economic, racial, ethnic, gender, or sexual orientation differences. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, girls and women between the ages of 16 and 24 are at greatest risk of becoming domestic violence victims, and experience abuse at a rate three times greater than other groups. Being a teen means dealing with adult issues such as learning to drive, getting a job. Unfortunately for some, it also means learning how to deal with dating violence. Teen dating violence can happen to both girls and boys, no matter your social or economic status, your race, or whether or you're straight or gay. Learn the facts about teen dating violence.  Who is affected by dating violence? Approximately 1 in 5 high school female students say they were physically and/or sexually abused by their dating partner. LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) teen couples are just as likely as heterosexual couples to be involved in dating violence. 57% of teens say they know of a peer who has been physically, sexually, or verbally abusive to their dating partner. 33% of teens have actually seen the abuse or violence themselves.00:59:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,RELATIONSHIPS,VIOLENCE,ABUSE,VICTIMSDating violence can happen among young people, and can affect youth regardless of social, economic, racial, ethnic, gender, or sexual orientation differences.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/01/14/the-effects-of-us-laws-on-youth-todaySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/01/14/the-effects-of-us-laws-on-youth-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2013/01/14/the-effects-of-us-laws-on-youth-todayMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe effects of U.S. Laws on youth todayNew health care law helps more than 3 million young adults get and keep health coverage A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that 3.1 million young adults have gained health insurance because of the health care law. Without the health care law – the Affordable Care Act – these 3.1 million young adults would not have health insurance. As a result of the law, the proportion of insured adults ages 19 through 25 has increased to nearly 75 percent. The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to allow young adults to remain on their parents’ family plans until their 26 birthday, even if they move away from home or graduate from school. This policy took effect on September 23, 2010. “Today, because of the health care law, more than 3 million more young adults have health insurance,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “This policy doesn’t just give young adults and their families peace of mind, it also gives them freedom. It means that as they begin their careers, they will be free to make choices based on what they want to do, not on where they can get health insurance.” Before the Affordable Care Act, young adults were the age group least likely to have health insurance. Not only were young adults more likely to be uninsured, they were also more than twice as likely as older adults to lose private insurance coverage once they had it. Some young adults lost coverage when they became too old to qualify as a dependent on their parents’ plans, and others lost coverage as they graduated from school or changed jobs. 01:02:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoyouth,law,health coverage,driving restriction,jailNew health care law helps more than 3 million young adults get and keep health coverage A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Servihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/12/31/the-effects-of-newtown-connecticut-shooting-on-children-in-aSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/12/31/the-effects-of-newtown-connecticut-shooting-on-children-in-a/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/12/31/the-effects-of-newtown-connecticut-shooting-on-children-in-aMon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Effects of Newtown CT Shooting on Children in AmericaSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – It's now been one week since the tragic shooting in Newtown Connecticut, and America is starting to seeing some major ripple effects. Over the past seven days, children have refused to go to school, new threats have emerged, and controversial ideas are coming forward to protect our children. Some said the aftermath is putting our nation on pause. Friday America stood in silence, and then bells began to toll. They rang 26 times in cities across the country, to honor the 20 children and six adults shot and killed a week ago at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT. One of them was kindergartner Emilie Parker from Ogden. "Emilie was such a wonderful little girl, she loved everybody," said April Cottle, Emilie’s Aunt. Now, the ripple of fear from this tragic shooting is affecting children nationwide. Sales for bulletproof backpacks made by a company here in Utah are up 500%. "It can be used on the back if you're moving away from a threat, it can be pulled to the front, if the threat's in front of you, ideally, it even has the ability even as a shield," said Rich Brand, Amendment II. Some students are bringing guns to class for protection. One boy at West Kearns Elementary School used it to threaten a fellow student. "And I said I'm going to go tell, and he said if you go tell, I'm going to kill you," said Isabell Rios, 6th grader, West Kearns Elementary. Copycat threats of the Sandy Hook shooting have been made at schools in Indiana, South Carolina, and Maryland. Here in Utah, rumors of a threat were reported to Syracuse High School, class was cancelled at Mountain Crest High School, and police put out extra patrols at six schools in West Jordan. 01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnochildren,shooting,mental health,guns,schoolSALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – It's now been one week since the tragic shooting in Newtown Connecticut, and America is starting to seeing some major ripple effechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/12/10/the-effects-of-bullying-on-high-school-and-college-studentsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/12/10/the-effects-of-bullying-on-high-school-and-college-students/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/12/10/the-effects-of-bullying-on-high-school-and-college-studentsMon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTTHE EFFECTS OF BULLYING ON HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS BULLYING VICTIMS: THE EFFECTS LAST INTO COLLEGE  This study examined whether those bullied in schools continued to show the effects of being bullied after they enrolled in an institution of higher education. There were 269 undergraduate students participating in the study. Previous studies (2006; 2008) conducted by the authors suggested the effects of bullying upon both the victim and bully are long lasting; victims of bullying at the college level indicated histories of being bullied throughout their school years. The results of this study suggest bullying in junior high and/or high school continues into college; the negative effects associated with being victimized or acting as the bully continue into the college years.  Beyond High School: How Bullying Affects College Students  There are expectations when you go to college, expectations of what it will be like. We hope that the large price tag means the experience is much different than that of high school (because once you’re out of high school you really only go back if you have to), but how different is college, actually? 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoBULLYING,FEAR,HOPELESSNESS,SUICIDE,VIOLENCEBULLYING VICTIMS: THE EFFECTS LAST INTO COLLEGE  This study examined whether those bullied in schools continued to show the effects of being bullied after thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/11/26/in-his-hands-is-the-real-life-story-of-latasha-holcySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/11/26/in-his-hands-is-the-real-life-story-of-latasha-holcy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/11/26/in-his-hands-is-the-real-life-story-of-latasha-holcyMon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTIn His Hands is the real-life story of Latasha Holcy In His Hands is the real-life story of Latasha Holcy, a survivor of unimaginable child abuse who now shares the details of her painful past in order to reveal a message of hope through even the darkest of times. Holcy candidly tells of the horrific events that traumatized her... Her experience of abuse between her parents: The house was swimming with pools of blood. I never in my life had seen so much blood, but I guess I shouldn't have, I was only four years old. The struggles of becoming a mother: I am only eleven years old, I thought. What in the world will I do with a baby? And the devastation of her father's suicide: His death haunted me...In my mind I could hear him say, 'It's better off this way kids.' These are just a few of the many tragedies which increasingly overwhelmed Holcy with hurt, anger, bitterness, and despair. While these painful memories clamored for control of her future, she discovered a faith, hope, and forgiveness more powerful than she'd ever believed possible. Her story will bring tears to your eyes, but hope to your heart, serving as a reminder that we are all In His Hands. "I have found myself, and I can feel free to speak against the shame which kept me silenced in my own pain. I know longer a broken woman." Latasha enjoys speaking with people from all walks of life about hope, and sharing her faith about Jesus. Whenever she is not speaking, she is at home enjoying life with her family, and beginning a new journey for her second book. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoabuse,suffering,trauma,anger,hurtIn His Hands is the real-life story of Latasha Holcy, a survivor of unimaginable child abuse who now shares the details of her painful past in order to revealhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/11/12/heaven-sent-me-kevinSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/11/12/heaven-sent-me-kevin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/11/12/heaven-sent-me-kevinMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTHeaven Sent Me Kevin Living With A Child Who Suffers From ADHD & Paranoid Schizophrenia by Author  Sunnie Williams This is the heartfelt true story of a woman who vowed to provide the best life possible for her precious son Kevin. When Kevin was five years old, he was diagnosed with ADHD and at the age of nine he was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia. Throughout the many struggles of being a single mother of four, her strength came from her personal relationship with God and unconditional love for her son. You’ll be amazed with Sunnie’s calm approach and invaluable insight into Kevin world. Sunnie currently resides in Gainesville, FL, where she is employed full time as a Medical Assistant Instructor. She enjoys spending time with her new husband, their children, and friends. In her free time she like to write, get involved with community service endeavors and give motivational speeches. 01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoADHD,Paranoid Schizophrenia,Psychiatric Disorder,children,teensLiving With A Child Who Suffers From ADHD & Paranoid Schizophrenia by Author  Sunnie Williams This is the heartfelt true story of a woman who vowed to providehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/10/28/the-cause-and-effects-of-first-time-votersSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/10/28/the-cause-and-effects-of-first-time-voters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/10/28/the-cause-and-effects-of-first-time-votersSun, 28 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMTTHE CAUSE AND EFFECTS OF FIRST TIME VOTERS FIVE QUESTIONS THAT EVERY FIRST -TIME VOTER NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER 1. Am I registered? 2. Where do I vote? 3. What kind of ID do I need to bring? 4. What else is on the ballot? 5. When is Election Day?     01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoFIRST TIME,VOTER,ELECTION,YOUTH,CHOICEFIVE QUESTIONS THAT EVERY FIRST -TIME VOTER NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER 1. Am I registered? 2. Where do I vote? 3. What kind of ID do I need to bring? 4. What ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/10/14/the-psychological-effects-of-bullying-on-teens-in-americaSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/10/14/the-psychological-effects-of-bullying-on-teens-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/10/14/the-psychological-effects-of-bullying-on-teens-in-americaSun, 14 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMTThe Psychological Effects of Bullying On Teens in America The subject of “bullying” has been gaining momentum, replacing a nonchalant attitude driven by a nonchalant label. Evidence emerges on the psychological front that bullying has lasting, debilitating effects on mental health and self-image, as evidenced by a surge in eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and suicides. Bullied children often spend their adulthoods casting themselves in similar roles, perpetuating the cycle. The National Youth Violence Prevention Resources Center and The Health Resources and Services Administration reports that 15% to 25% of students in the U.S. are bullied. US bullying behavior has seen a 5% increase. Children who are obese, gay, or have disabilities are at a 63% increased risk. Bullied children as well as their aggressors are more likely to be experiencing family dysfunction, domestic violence, conduct and personality disorders, and criminal conduct than the general school population. Bullying magnifies these genetic and environmental predisposing risk factors.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnobullying,psychological effects,behaviors,violence,youthThe subject of “bullying” has been gaining momentum, replacing a nonchalant attitude driven by a nonchalant label. Evidence emerges on the psychological fronthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/30/incest-a-generational-cure-from-a-perpetrator-perspective-Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/30/incest-a-generational-cure-from-a-perpetrator-perspective-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/30/incest-a-generational-cure-from-a-perpetrator-perspective-Sun, 30 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMTIncest-A Generational Cure From A Perpetrator Perspective#2 Well, I don't really know where to begin...I was born and raised in Mississippi along with 8 other children. We live with our father and mother. At 5 years old I can remember my dad and his drinking buddies working on cars one day and one of his friends holding me up by my legs in the air and one of them playing with my private part. I was frantic and remember crying until I could hardly breathe. My dad watched and casually said y'all stop put him down. I ran into the house and just cried. My mother stating "stop that crying, it ain't nothing wrong with you". I'm only hitting the points that impacted my life. I can remember also my dad and his same friends looking at playboy magazines and drinking. At the age of 10 I began to get curious? About some of my dad’s friends? Like Mr. B and Mr. W. How are they my cousins? Are they my uncle or cousins? I knew within my heart there was something wrong but it was never talked about. My older male cousins, uncle and others would all ways come to the house when Dad would go to work. They would take mamma to the back of the house. Keep in mind that mamma had typhoid fever on the brain when she was very young which left her IQ level on the level of a 1st grader. My mother was totally taken advantage of by cousins, uncles and others. At the age of 14 I knew what they were doing. I began to hear about other cousins being sexually molested and finding out my grandfather had kids by his own children. That did something to me. I had an anger that was un-describable. At about 15 my hormones started kicking and I can remember me and my younger sister hunching and playing with each other. My first ejaculation was with her giving me a blow job and didn’t know what it was except for seeing it in daddy’s playboy books. It scared me to death when I ejaculated. From that point it got worse. I remember thinking there was something terribly wrong with my family.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoIncest,Sex,molested,children,wrong thinkingWell, I don't really know where to begin...I was born and raised in Mississippi along with 8 other children. We live with our father and mother. At 5 years oldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/16/incest-a-generational-cure-from-a-perpetrator-perspectiveSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/16/incest-a-generational-cure-from-a-perpetrator-perspective/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/16/incest-a-generational-cure-from-a-perpetrator-perspectiveSun, 16 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMTIncest-A Generational Cure- From A Perpetrator Perspective Well, I don't really know where to begin...I was born and raised in Mississippi along with 8 other children. We live with our father and mother. At 5 years old I can remember my dad and his drinking buddies working on cars one day and one of his friends holding me up by my legs in the air and one of them playing with my private part. I was frantic and remember crying until I could hardly breathe. My dad watched and casually said y'all stop put him down. I ran into the house and just cried. My mother stating "stop that crying, it ain't nothing wrong with you". I'm only hitting the points that impacted my life. I can remember also my dad and his same friends looking at playboy magazines and drinking. At the age of 10 I began to get curious? About some of my dad’s friends? Like Mr. B and Mr. W. How are they my cousins? Are they my uncle or cousins? I knew within my heart there was something wrong but it was never talked about.  My older male cousins, uncle and others would all ways come to the house when Dad would go to work. They would take mamma to the back of the house. Keep in mind that mamma had  typhoid fever on the brain when she was very young which left her IQ level on the level of a 1st grader. Totally taken advantage of by cousins, uncles and others. At the age of 14 I knew what they were doing. I began to hear about other cousins being sexually molested and finding out my grandfather had kids by his own children. That did something to me. I had an anger that was un-describable. At about 15 my hormones started kicking and I can remember me and my younger sister hunching and playing with each other. My first ejaculation was with her giving me a blow job and didn’t know what it was except for seeing it in daddy’s playboy books. It scared me to death when I ejaculated.  From that point it got worse. I remember thinking there was something terribly wrong with my family.   00:59:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoIncest,Sex,Teen,Perpetrator,DaughterWell, I don't really know where to begin...I was born and raised in Mississippi along with 8 other children. We live with our father and mother. At 5 years oldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/02/the-truth-from-the-mind-of-a-person-who-understandsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/02/the-truth-from-the-mind-of-a-person-who-understands/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/09/02/the-truth-from-the-mind-of-a-person-who-understandsSun, 02 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT"The Truth From The Mind of a Person Who Understands."  "The Truth From The Mind of a Person Who Understands." Author by Mr. Kenneth Batts.  He will be revealing information that gives you a peek and preview into his book. His book can be found on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com.  You Don’t want to miss this author tell about his truth. I sent you the word document that contains all the points I would like to touch down on.    01:04:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTruth,Teens,Young Adults,Revealing,God way"The Truth From The Mind of a Person Who Understands." Author by Mr. Kenneth Batts.  He will be revealing information that gives you a peek and preview into hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/08/17/no-more-paintruth-about-children-who-grew-up-in-abusive-famSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/08/17/no-more-paintruth-about-children-who-grew-up-in-abusive-fam/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/08/17/no-more-paintruth-about-children-who-grew-up-in-abusive-famFri, 17 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMTNo More Pain,Truth About Children Who Grew Up In Abusive Fam Listen to the author of the newly released book, "No More Pain, Truth About Children Who Grew Up in Abusive Families," live testimonies of two young ladies who grew up in abusive families, and their way of overcoming their plights. You don't want to miss it!! 00:52:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoAbuse,Children,pain,hurt,familiesListen to the author of the newly released book, "No More Pain, Truth About Children Who Grew Up in Abusive Families," live testimonies of two young ladies whohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/08/01/hearts-for-families-underage-drinking-awareness-compaignSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/08/01/hearts-for-families-underage-drinking-awareness-compaign/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/08/01/hearts-for-families-underage-drinking-awareness-compaignWed, 01 Aug 2012 17:30:00 GMTHEARTS FOR FAMILIES UNDERAGE DRINKING AWARENESS COMPAIGN Listen as Ms. Denise Brooks out of Atlanta, GA talk about Hearts for Families underage Drinking awareness compaign. you don't want to miss this interview. 00:48:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoawareness,drinking,underage,teens,issuesListen as Ms. Denise Brooks out of Atlanta, GA talk about Hearts for Families underage Drinking awareness compaign. you don't want to miss this interview.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/07/22/absentee-father-community-single-moms-fight-challenges-inSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/07/22/absentee-father-community-single-moms-fight-challenges-in/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/07/22/absentee-father-community-single-moms-fight-challenges-inSun, 22 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMTABSENTEE FATHER -Community, single moms fight challenges in   Community, single moms fight challenges in raising nation’s fatherless children A woman can’t raise a boy to be a man, or Can a Woman Raise a Boy to Be a Man? There are many women in our community raising children with limited to non-existent support from the (father). Because of this non-existent support and non-existent presence of fathers, young boys are experiencing some very harsh realities: —85 % of all children that exhibit behavioural disorders come from fatherless homes. —71 % of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes. —75 % of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes. —Children from a fatherless home are 20 times more likely to end up in prison and 5 times more likely to commit suicide. In a USA Today article, Ron Klinger reports that, “The U.S. is the world leader in families without fathers…Just 27 % of American kids live with their biological mother and father.” Klinger continues, “So powerful is the relationship between fatherlessness and juvenile crime that this factor alone is more predictive than poverty level, race, and education level.”     01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoAbsentee,Father,Single mom,no dad,fatherless homesCommunity, single moms fight challenges in raising nation’s fatherless children A woman can’t raise a boy to be a man, or Can a Woman Raise a Boy to Be a Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/07/08/absentee-father-a-young-lady-childhood-experienceSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/07/08/absentee-father-a-young-lady-childhood-experience/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/07/08/absentee-father-a-young-lady-childhood-experienceSun, 08 Jul 2012 22:00:00 GMTABSENTEE FATHER: A Young Lady Childhood Experience I lost my mother when I was fourteen. She was my best friend. She was my mother and my father. My father never was in my life because he was on drugs. My stepfather took care of me for a while after my mother death, but because of his life style I had to leave and stay with my aunt which was another mistake in my life. I went through battles after battles struggling with myself and being in negative relationship because of not having a support system in my life. My ultimate struggle was when my stepfather tries to come on to me when after years of being absent in my life.    01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoAbsent father,Struggle,no support,drugs,step fatherI lost my mother when I was fourteen. She was my best friend. She was my mother and my father. My father never was in my life because he was on drugs. My stepfhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/06/13/teens-talent-showcase-hour-part-2Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/06/13/teens-talent-showcase-hour-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/06/13/teens-talent-showcase-hour-part-2Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMTTEENS TALENT SHOWCASE HOUR PART- 2 If you are gifted in the area of singing, rapping, spoken words and acting. Showcase your talent Wednesday 1 pm eastern by dialing 646-716-6058 and punching 1. You will have a minimum of 4 minutes to showcase your talent.   00:58:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSINGING,ACTING,SPOKEN WORDS,RAPPING,POETRYIf you are gifted in the area of singing, rapping, spoken words and acting. Showcase your talent Wednesday 1 pm eastern by dialing 646-716-6058 and punching 1.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/06/03/teens-talent-showcase-hourSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/06/03/teens-talent-showcase-hour/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/06/03/teens-talent-showcase-hourSun, 03 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMTTEENS TALENT SHOWCASE HOUR If you are gifted in the area of singing, rapping, spoken words and acting. Showcase your talent Sunday 7pm eastern by dialing 646-716-6058 and punching 1. You will have a minimum of 4 minutes to showcase your talent.   01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSinging,Acting,Spoken Words,Rapping,dancingIf you are gifted in the area of singing, rapping, spoken words and acting. Showcase your talent Sunday 7pm eastern by dialing 646-716-6058 and punching 1. Youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/05/20/saggin-backwards-niggasSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/05/20/saggin-backwards-niggas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/05/20/saggin-backwards-niggasSun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMTSAGGIN BACKWARDS NIGGASWhat is sagging? It is an act of ridicule and makes a despicable, inexcusable statement. Sagging is such a ridiculous fashion statement. It is indeed a ‘statement,’—a statement of failure! Many people tend to follow the crowd and sag their pants. This kind of behavior is an attitude that exhibits no boundaries and mimics a portrayal of sadness. This behavior will receive no form of positive feedback. There will continue to be no structure, support, or building of character. Therefore, any attempt at becoming a successful individual will FALL….like sagging pants. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoFALL,DOWN,BACKWARD,PANTS,FASHIONWhat is sagging? It is an act of ridicule and makes a despicable, inexcusable statement. Sagging is such a ridiculous fashion statement. It is indeed a ‘statemehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/05/06/teens-illiteracy-another-form-of-slaverySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/05/06/teens-illiteracy-another-form-of-slavery/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/05/06/teens-illiteracy-another-form-of-slaverySun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 GMTTEENS ILLITERACY: ANOTHER FORM OF SLAVERY Today teens are going back to the letter  X. come and join this conversation on Sunday May 5, 2012 at 7pm eastern. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoilliteracy,reading,writing,communication,understandingToday teens are going back to the letter  X. come and join this conversation on Sunday May 5, 2012 at 7pm eastern.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/15/the-chalisa-tinch-storySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/15/the-chalisa-tinch-story/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/15/the-chalisa-tinch-storySun, 15 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMTTHE CHALISA TINCH STORY The Autobiolgraphy of ChaLisa Tinch from abused to a victorious life in Christ. Listen to this young lady share her story to teens and young adults all over the world. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoabuse,violence,juvenile,bondage,jailThe Autobiolgraphy of ChaLisa Tinch from abused to a victorious life in Christ. Listen to this young lady share her story to teens and young adults all over thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/08/what-do-teens-think-about-the-trayvon-martin-killingSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/08/what-do-teens-think-about-the-trayvon-martin-killing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/08/what-do-teens-think-about-the-trayvon-martin-killingSun, 08 Apr 2012 15:30:00 GMTWHAT DO TEENS THINK ABOUT THE TRAYVON MARTIN KILLING They’re young. They’re smart. They’re black. And they found a cause worth fighting for in last month’s death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. About 30 teens from Sandusky High donned hoodies Thursday as they marched and demanded justice for the Florida teenager who was fatally shot by a man who has not been charged for the killing. Said one of the teens: “We need to make other people care about the situation, and we’re starting with Sandusky." Teens from BREATHE Youth group from Columbus, Ohio will be speaking out on this topic. 01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnokilling,murder,teens,speaking out,misunderstoodThey’re young. They’re smart. They’re black. And they found a cause worth fighting for in last month’s death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. About 30 teens frohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/01/teens-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/01/teens-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/04/01/teens-angerSun, 01 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMTTEENS ANGER Anger is perhaps the most interesting emotion of all. It is usually perceived as being negative, whereas it's natural to be angry. How you channel your anger is the issue. Like happiness, there is a sudden presence of energy, released in an outburst, aimed in a particular direction. Though at times it may be difficult to focus, anger can be used positively as motivation. Anger without focus of rational judgement can result in events of complete devastation and regret; guilt followed by depression. Having an outlet for such form of nature is healthy in numerous ways. Objectives, projects, missions, etc. can be completed, accomplished to an elite degree of success when this phenomenal yet common emotional alternative is controlled and given positive purpose. 00:52:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnorage,anger,depression,guilt,outburstAnger is perhaps the most interesting emotion of all. It is usually perceived as being negative, whereas it's natural to be angry. How you channel your anger ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/03/18/when-and-when-not-to-relief-anger-part-twoSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/03/18/when-and-when-not-to-relief-anger-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/03/18/when-and-when-not-to-relief-anger-part-twoSun, 18 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMTWHEN AND WHEN NOT TO RELIEF ANGER PART TWO There are many ways to control angerso that you don't become angry in the first place, but even the calmest of us lose our patience sometimes. So what do you do when that anger has already developed? How do you release it without hurting others or yourself, emotionally, or physically? Here are some ways to take off the edge. Calm down. The best thing you can say to piss off an angry person is to tell them.... Before your anger gets the best of you, take it down a notch. The neurological process that triggers anger lasts just two seconds.[1]The rest is up to you. Either the anger response can be amplified, or it can be defused. As soon as you feel angry, do one or a combination of the following to nip the anger in the bud: 01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoRID,ANGER,RAGE,FEELING,CONTROLThere are many ways to control angerso that you don't become angry in the first place, but even the calmest of us lose our patience sometimes. So what do you dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/03/05/when-and-when-not-to-relief-your-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/03/05/when-and-when-not-to-relief-your-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/03/05/when-and-when-not-to-relief-your-angerMon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTWHEN AND WHEN NOT TO RELIEF YOUR ANGER When thinking about anger management for children, you will find that although there is a lot of information out there about adults, you will find that it can affect nearly anyone. Some of the people who might need managing their feelings of anger the most are children or teens, who might be dealing with situations that they do not control and which they might not understand. Management of anger for teenagers can often prove to be an important tool for a adolescent who is feeling very lost, so make sure that you consider these options. 00:59:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,ANGER,RELIEF,MANAGEMENT,CHILDRENWhen thinking about anger management for children, you will find that although there is a lot of information out there about adults, you will find that it can ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/02/20/teens-and-addictionSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/02/20/teens-and-addiction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/02/20/teens-and-addictionMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTTEENS AND ADDICTIONMost teens don't start using drugs expecting to develop a substance abuse problem, and while most teens probably see their drug use as a casual way to have fun, there are negative effects that are a result of this use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. The biggest consequence to casual drug use can be that it develops into a true addiction.  Very few addicts recognize when they have crossed the line from casual use to addiction. Most teens don't think that they will become addicted, and simply use drugs or alcohol to have a good time and be more like their friends.  When teens become addicted they lose friends, develop health problems, start to fail in school, experience memory loss, lose motivation, and alienate their family and friends with their negative behaviors and often unpredictable emotional swings.  01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,MEMORY LOSS,EMOTIONAL SWINGS,ADDICTIONS,ALCOHOLMost teens don't start using drugs expecting to develop a substance abuse problem, and while most teens probably see their drug use as a casual way to have fun,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/02/06/generation-gap-between-parents-and-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/02/06/generation-gap-between-parents-and-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/02/06/generation-gap-between-parents-and-teensMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTGENERATION GAP BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEENS Generation gap is the major reason today why parents and children are moving away from each other. As we all know, the environment has changed, so has the life style and with that changes the mind of children. Today’s generation doesn’t like others interfering in any of their personal matters, they don’t like parents ordering them, and if they try and tell them what’s wrong for them, they misbehave with their parents. The question arises that, what is the reason behind all this. It is the parents’ mistake or is it cause of the generation gap. Generation gap is basically created by the people themselves. They don’t talk to their children and share their own points of views with the children. The point is that the parents are just so busy with their work and jobs that they don’t have time for their family and their children. And they realize it when there has a huge distance between the kids and the parents 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnogap,teens,parents,not understood,listenGeneration gap is the major reason today why parents and children are moving away from each other. As we all know, the environment has changed, so has the lifehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/23/positive-effects-of-musicSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/23/positive-effects-of-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/23/positive-effects-of-musicMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTPositive Effects of Music"High Fidelity," one of the best music movies to come out in the last few years presents an interesting but perhaps a bit extreme example of the power of music. Most people don't think that what they listen to affects their mood, but some professionals think otherwise. Music therapy has been exploring the idea of music as a cure for ailments for a long time. There is scientific evidence that what you listen to can help set your mood or in many cases correct it. So in true "High Fidelity" fashion here are the top five benefits to listening to music.   00:32:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnomusic,vibration,love,healing,good health"High Fidelity," one of the best music movies to come out in the last few years presents an interesting but perhaps a bit extreme example of the power of music.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/16/positive-effects-of-musicSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/16/positive-effects-of-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/16/positive-effects-of-musicMon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTPositive Effects of Music"High Fidelity," one of the best music movies to come out in the last few years presents an interesting but perhaps a bit extreme example of the power of music. Most people don't think that what they listen to affects their mood, but some professionals think otherwise. Music therapy has been exploring the idea of music as a cure for ailments for a long time. There is scientific evidence that what you listen to can help set your mood or in many cases correct it. So in true "High Fidelity" fashion here are the top five benefits to listening to music.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnomusic,vibration,love,healing,good health"High Fidelity," one of the best music movies to come out in the last few years presents an interesting but perhaps a bit extreme example of the power of music.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/09/long-term-consequences-of-child-abuse-and-neglectSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/09/long-term-consequences-of-child-abuse-and-neglect/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2012/01/09/long-term-consequences-of-child-abuse-and-neglectMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTLong-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and NeglectBehavioral Consequences Not all victims of child abuse and neglect will experience behavioral consequences. However, behavioral problems appear to be more likely among this group, even at a young age. An NSCAW survey of children ages 3 to 5 in foster care found these children displayed clinical or borderline levels of behavioral problems at a rate of more than twice that of the general population (ACF, 2004b). Later in life, child abuse and neglect appear to make the following more likely: Difficulties during adolescence. Studies have found abused and neglected children to be at least 25 percent more likely to experience problems such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, low academic achievement, drug use, and mental health problems (Kelley, Thornberry, & Smith, 1997). 01:02:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoneglect,teens,abuse,behavior issues,drug abuseBehavioral Consequences Not all victims of child abuse and neglect will experience behavioral consequences. However, behavioral problems appear to be more likelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/12/12/homeless-teens-in-americaSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/12/12/homeless-teens-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/12/12/homeless-teens-in-americaMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTHOMELESS TEENS IN AMERICAHomelessness 1 in 3 homeless people in the US are under the age of 18. Homeless youth are up to ten times more likely to have or contract HIV 11 Facts a...bout Homeless Youth -- the rest when you attend the show   01:02:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,HOMELESS,SHELTER,STREET,RUNAWAYSHomelessness 1 in 3 homeless people in the US are under the age of 18. Homeless youth are up to ten times more likely to have or contract HIV 11 Facts a...bouthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/12/05/homeless-teens-in-americaSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/12/05/homeless-teens-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/12/05/homeless-teens-in-americaMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTHOMELESS TEENS IN AMERICAHomelessness 1 in 3 homeless people in the US are under the age of 18. Homeless youth are up to ten times more likely to have or contract HIV 11 Facts a...bout Homeless Youth -- the rest when you attend the show   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,HOMELESS,SHELTER,STREET,RUNAWAYSHomelessness 1 in 3 homeless people in the US are under the age of 18. Homeless youth are up to ten times more likely to have or contract HIV 11 Facts a...bouthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/21/teens-in-gods-favorSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/21/teens-in-gods-favor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/21/teens-in-gods-favorMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEENS IN GOD'S FAVOR It's ok to love God and be a teen. God love you because he made you to be you. Nobody else but you. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoLOVE,TEENS,FAVOR,SPECIAL,GODIt's ok to love God and be a teen. God love you because he made you to be you. Nobody else but you.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/14/what-are-the-consequences-of-teen-sex-before-marriageSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/14/what-are-the-consequences-of-teen-sex-before-marriage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/14/what-are-the-consequences-of-teen-sex-before-marriageMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF TEEN SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE?Premarital Sex - Positives and Negatives "Is it ok to have premarital sex?" That is a common question among teens and engaged couples. Perhaps you are in a relationship that is progressing in that direction, but you're not sure what to do. In your mind, you are probably weighing the pros and cons of premarital sex. On the positive side of the scale, there is acceptance from your peers, hope for pleasure, and the fulfillment of sexual desires. The negative side of the scale carries the weights of morals, fear of pregnancy or disease, and guilt. How do these scales balance? What is the right decision? Let's take a look at some of the facts. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnopre-marital,love,sex,wrong thinking,teensPremarital Sex - Positives and Negatives "Is it ok to have premarital sex?" That is a common question among teens and engaged couples. Perhaps you are in a relahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/07/teenparent-relationshipsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/07/teenparent-relationships/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/11/07/teenparent-relationshipsMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTTeen/Parent Relationships Parenting teenagers has rewards and challenges. As our kids grow into teenagers, they gain a great deal of independence. That's a normal and natural part of growing up. But even as they increase their independence, we need to keep our relationships as close to them as we did when they were small children. They still need us to love, guide, and have fun with them. And we can find much fulfillment and happiness through our relationships with them. Here are some questions and answers about how good parent-teen relationships can help keep teens healthy and safe and what we can do to build good relationships with our kids. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnorelationship,love,teens,parent-teen,kidsParenting teenagers has rewards and challenges. As our kids grow into teenagers, they gain a great deal of independence. That's a normal and natural part of grhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/30/bullying-a-big-dealSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/30/bullying-a-big-deal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/30/bullying-a-big-dealSun, 30 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMTBULLYING A BIG DEALEvery day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its receiving end. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing. Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies pick on the people they think don't fit in, maybe because of how they look, how they act (for example, kids who are shy and withdrawn), their race or religion, or because the bullies think their target may be gay or lesbian. 01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,BULLYING,FEAR,CYBER BULLYING,TRAPEvery day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/23/bullying-a-big-dealSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/23/bullying-a-big-deal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/23/bullying-a-big-dealSun, 23 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMTBULLYING A BIG DEALEvery day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its receiving end. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing. Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies pick on the people they think don't fit in, maybe because of how they look, how they act (for example, kids who are shy and withdrawn), their race or religion, or because the bullies think their target may be gay or lesbian. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,BULLYING,FEAR,CYBER BULLYING,TRAPEvery day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/16/bullying-a-big-dealSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/16/bullying-a-big-deal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/16/bullying-a-big-dealSun, 16 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMTBULLYING A BIG DEALEvery day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its receiving end. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing. Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies pick on the people they think don't fit in, maybe because of how they look, how they act (for example, kids who are shy and withdrawn), their race or religion, or because the bullies think their target may be gay or lesbian. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,BULLYING,FEAR,CYBER BULLYING,TRAPEvery day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/02/teens-abortionSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/02/teens-abortion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/10/02/teens-abortionSun, 02 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMTTEENS ABORTIONTeens facing an unplanned pregnancy choose abortion for similar reasons as women in their twenties and thirties. Teens ask the same questions: Do I want this baby? Can I afford to raise a child? How will this impact my life? Am I ready to be a mother? Coming to a Decision A teen considering abortion is influenced by where she lives, her religious beliefs, her relationship with her parents, access to family planning services, and the behavior of her peer group. Her educational level and socioeconomic status also play a role. According to the Guttmacher Institute, the reasons teens most often give for having an abortion are: •Not wanting their lives changed by the birth of a baby •Not being able to afford a baby •Not feeling mature or responsible enough to raise a child 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoABORTION,UNBORN,UNWANTED,GOD PURPOSE,NOT SURETeens facing an unplanned pregnancy choose abortion for similar reasons as women in their twenties and thirties. Teens ask the same questions: Do I want this bahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/25/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/25/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/25/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teensSun, 25 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMTABOUT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) AMONG TEENSSexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are having sex — it doesn't matter if they're rich or poor. Unfortunately, STDs have become common among teens. Because teens are more at risk for getting some STDs, it's important to learn what you can do to protect yourself. STDs are more than just an embarrassment. They're a serious health problem. If untreated, some STDs can cause permanent damage, such as infertility (the inability to have a baby) and even death (in the case of HIV/AIDS). 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnounprotected sex,lotts of sex partners,sexual activity among the youth,transmitted disease,pregnant with STDSexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person thrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/18/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/18/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/18/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teensSun, 18 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMTABOUT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) AMONG TEENSSexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are having sex — it doesn't matter if they're rich or poor. Unfortunately, STDs have become common among teens. Because teens are more at risk for getting some STDs, it's important to learn what you can do to protect yourself. STDs are more than just an embarrassment. They're a serious health problem. If untreated, some STDs can cause permanent damage, such as infertility (the inability to have a baby) and even death (in the case of HIV/AIDS). 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnounprotected sex,lotts of sex partners,sexual activity among the youth,transmitted disease,pregnant with STDSexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person thrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/11/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/11/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/11/about-sexually-transmitted-diseases-std-among-teensSun, 11 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMTABOUT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) AMONG TEENSSexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person through intimate contact. STDs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who are having sex — it doesn't matter if they're rich or poor. Unfortunately, STDs have become common among teens. Because teens are more at risk for getting some STDs, it's important to learn what you can do to protect yourself. STDs are more than just an embarrassment. They're a serious health problem. If untreated, some STDs can cause permanent damage, such as infertility (the inability to have a baby) and even death (in the case of HIV/AIDS). 01:06:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnounprotected sex,lotts of sex partners,sexual activity among the youth,transmitted disease,pregnant with STDSexually transmitted diseases (also known as STDs — or STIs for "sexually transmitted infections") are infectious diseases that spread from person to person thrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/04/teens-speaking-out-movement-and-partnersSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/04/teens-speaking-out-movement-and-partners/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/09/04/teens-speaking-out-movement-and-partnersSun, 04 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT MOVEMENT AND PARTNERS Teens speaking out movement and partners are working to built a better community through bringing resources to our youth. Our goal is to give an outlet to the young voices of today by giving today’s multicultural underprivileged youth an opportunity to act, dance, sing and speak through classes, media, music and other creative outlets. It will also create career opportunity in the areas of Sound and Lighting engineers, Music Directors, Video editors, Video Camera operators, Carpentry, Advertising and Promotion persons, stage directors and media directors. Additional training will be given to teens and youth adults who desire job skills training through our Job Development program. One of the ways we accomplish this goal is through our Teens Speaking out Radio Show which allows Teens and young Adults who have issues concerning  school, peer pressure, dating abuse,  sex, gangs violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their situation without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about their situation. We offer solution through a thought management program. We also offer mentoring to teens, counseling and support.  By giving the youth projects that are for them and by them, Teens Speaking Out Movement is giving them the opportunity to express themselves. So many of these children have voices that need to be heard, stories that need to be spoken and pain that needs to be understood. They need to feel important and valued and that there opinions, thoughts and ideas matter. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoteens,partners,youth,skills,talentTeens speaking out movement and partners are working to built a better community through bringing resources to our youth. Our goal is to give an outlet to thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/28/teens-speaking-out-movement-and-partnersSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/28/teens-speaking-out-movement-and-partners/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/28/teens-speaking-out-movement-and-partnersSun, 28 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT MOVEMENT AND PARTNERS Teens speaking out movement and partners are working to built a better community through bringing resources to our youth. Our goal is to give an outlet to the young voices of today by giving today’s multicultural underprivileged youth an opportunity to act, dance, sing and speak through classes, media, music and other creative outlets. It will also create career opportunity in the areas of Sound and Lighting engineers, Music Directors, Video editors, Video Camera operators, Carpentry, Advertising and Promotion persons, stage directors and media directors. Additional training will be given to teens and youth adults who desire job skills training through our Job Development program. One of the ways we accomplish this goal is through our Teens Speaking out Radio Show which allows Teens and young Adults who have issues concerning  school, peer pressure, dating abuse,  sex, gangs violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their situation without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about their situation. We offer solution through a thought management program. We also offer mentoring to teens, counseling and support.  By giving the youth projects that are for them and by them, Teens Speaking Out Movement is giving them the opportunity to express themselves. So many of these children have voices that need to be heard, stories that need to be spoken and pain that needs to be understood. They need to feel important and valued and that there opinions, thoughts and ideas matter. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoteens,partners,youth,skills,talentTeens speaking out movement and partners are working to built a better community through bringing resources to our youth. Our goal is to give an outlet to thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/21/youth-entrepreneurship-programSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/21/youth-entrepreneurship-program/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/21/youth-entrepreneurship-programSun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMTyouth entrepreneurship program Hassan Wilkins B.A. Computer Science Emphasis Business Albany State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Asst. State Director SW GA. Organo Gold Consultant szulu.organogold.com/na/biz Rayon Evans B.A. Computer Science and Engineering Ft. Valley State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Organo Gold Consultant Lo Smith B.A. Business Administration and Marketing Valdosta State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Organo Gold Consultant One of the biggest perks of becoming an Organo Gold marketer is that no previous marketing experience is required. In fact, many of the network’s Diamond Members, who are earning in excess of $50,000 a month, had no money or experience prior to signing up. Organo Gold coffee is a type of gourmet coffee, a blend that is one of a kind not only because of its great taste but because of its numerous health benefits. Because it is infused with Ganoderm Lucidum, the company was able to develop a flavor that is so great that it can be used to replace the ordinary coffee. A coffee with so much health benefits is only fit to be shared to millions and this is where your help is needed. The company aims to introduce Organo Gold coffee to the different parts of the globe through people like you who are willing to become their partners. Through an efficiently designed network distribution, you get to market Ganoderma products and share in its global profit. 01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoEntrepreneur,Youth Business owner,on the job training,leadership,marketing strategiesHassan Wilkins B.A. Computer Science Emphasis Business Albany State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Asst. State Director SW GA. Organo Gold Consultanthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/14/youth-entrepreneurship-programSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/14/youth-entrepreneurship-program/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/14/youth-entrepreneurship-programSun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMTyouth entrepreneurship program Hassan Wilkins B.A. Computer Science Emphasis Business Albany State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Asst. State Director SW GA. Organo Gold Consultant szulu.organogold.com/na/biz Rayon Evans B.A. Computer Science and Engineering Ft. Valley State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Organo Gold Consultant Lo Smith B.A. Business Administration and Marketing Valdosta State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Organo Gold Consultant One of the biggest perks of becoming an Organo Gold marketer is that no previous marketing experience is required. In fact, many of the network’s Diamond Members, who are earning in excess of $50,000 a month, had no money or experience prior to signing up. Organo Gold coffee is a type of gourmet coffee, a blend that is one of a kind not only because of its great taste but because of its numerous health benefits. Because it is infused with Ganoderm Lucidum, the company was able to develop a flavor that is so great that it can be used to replace the ordinary coffee. A coffee with so much health benefits is only fit to be shared to millions and this is where your help is needed. The company aims to introduce Organo Gold coffee to the different parts of the globe through people like you who are willing to become their partners. Through an efficiently designed network distribution, you get to market Ganoderma products and share in its global profit. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoEntrepreneur,Youth Business owner,on the job training,leadership,marketing strategiesHassan Wilkins B.A. Computer Science Emphasis Business Albany State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Asst. State Director SW GA. Organo Gold Consultanthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/07/youth-entrepreneurship-programSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/07/youth-entrepreneurship-program/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/08/07/youth-entrepreneurship-programSun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMTyouth entrepreneurship program Hassan Wilkins B.A. Computer Science Emphasis Business Albany State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Asst. State Director SW GA. Organo Gold Consultant szulu.organogold.com/na/biz Rayon Evans B.A. Computer Science and Engineering Ft. Valley State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Organo Gold Consultant Lo Smith B.A. Business Administration and Marketing Valdosta State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Organo Gold Consultant One of the biggest perks of becoming an Organo Gold marketer is that no previous marketing experience is required. In fact, many of the network’s Diamond Members, who are earning in excess of $50,000 a month, had no money or experience prior to signing up. Organo Gold coffee is a type of gourmet coffee, a blend that is one of a kind not only because of its great taste but because of its numerous health benefits. Because it is infused with Ganoderm Lucidum, the company was able to develop a flavor that is so great that it can be used to replace the ordinary coffee. A coffee with so much health benefits is only fit to be shared to millions and this is where your help is needed. The company aims to introduce Organo Gold coffee to the different parts of the globe through people like you who are willing to become their partners. Through an efficiently designed network distribution, you get to market Ganoderma products and share in its global profit. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoEntrepreneur,Youth Business owner,on the job training,leadership,marketing strategiesHassan Wilkins B.A. Computer Science Emphasis Business Albany State Univ. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Asst. State Director SW GA. Organo Gold Consultanthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/31/teenage-pregnancySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/31/teenage-pregnancy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/31/teenage-pregnancySun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENAGE PREGNANCY How did it really make me feel? When I first became pregnant I was really hurt. I felt like I wouldn’t know what to do when I had to walk around with her in my arms. I thought about how I had to walk around and see my peers and teachers embarrassed, look at me walk the halls of the school. Abortion thoughts came to mind. My family and friends was very shocked about hearing, “ that sweet little girl’s pregnant.” Even I was shocked and could not believe that teen pregnancy would come my way. Sometimes I would be at home looking around crying about the whole situation. I would say, “Lord why me”. My biggest mindset was, “ I’m still going to graduate even if I don’t do anything else.” I knew I wouldn’t be able to leave when I got ready. Every time I thought about that it would make me mad. So in that case I would go to my child’s father and fuss at him about what he did to me. I always blamed the situation on him. Even now I still treat him wrong. I say to myself, “ that’s my revenge.” The good part about having her was, I knew I would have someone by my side.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoLOVE,UNWANTED,SEX,FEELING GUILTY,SHAMEHow did it really make me feel? When I first became pregnant I was really hurt. I felt like I wouldn’t know what to do when I had to walk around with her inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/24/teenage-pregnancySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/24/teenage-pregnancy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/24/teenage-pregnancySun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENAGE PREGNANCY How did it really make me feel? When I first became pregnant I was really hurt. I felt like I wouldn’t know what to do when I had to walk around with her in my arms. I thought about how I had to walk around and see my peers and teachers embarrassed, look at me walk the halls of the school. Abortion thoughts came to mind. My family and friends was very shocked about hearing, “ that sweet little girl’s pregnant.” Even I was shocked and could not believe that teen pregnancy would come my way. Sometimes I would be at home looking around crying about the whole situation. I would say, “Lord why me”. My biggest mindset was, “ I’m still going to graduate even if I don’t do anything else.” I knew I wouldn’t be able to leave when I got ready. Every time I thought about that it would make me mad. So in that case I would go to my child’s father and fuss at him about what he did to me. I always blamed the situation on him. Even now I still treat him wrong. I say to myself, “ that’s my revenge.” The good part about having her was, I knew I would have someone by my side.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoLOVE,UNWANTED,SEX,FEELING GUILTY,SHAMEHow did it really make me feel? When I first became pregnant I was really hurt. I felt like I wouldn’t know what to do when I had to walk around with her inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/17/teenage-pregnancySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/17/teenage-pregnancy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/17/teenage-pregnancySun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENAGE PREGNANCY How did it really make me feel? When I first became pregnant I was really hurt. I felt like I wouldn’t know what to do when I had to walk around with her in my arms. I thought about how I had to walk around and see my peers and teachers embarrassed, look at me walk the halls of the school. Abortion thoughts came to mind. My family and friends was very shocked about hearing, “ that sweet little girl’s pregnant.” Even I was shocked and could not believe that teen pregnancy would come my way. Sometimes I would be at home looking around crying about the whole situation. I would say, “Lord why me”. My biggest mindset was, “ I’m still going to graduate even if I don’t do anything else.” I knew I wouldn’t be able to leave when I got ready. Every time I thought about that it would make me mad. So in that case I would go to my child’s father and fuss at him about what he did to me. I always blamed the situation on him. Even now I still treat him wrong. I say to myself, “ that’s my revenge.” The good part about having her was, I knew I would have someone by my side.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoLOVE,UNWANTED,SEX,FEELING GUILTY,SHAMEHow did it really make me feel? When I first became pregnant I was really hurt. I felt like I wouldn’t know what to do when I had to walk around with her inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/10/overcoming-homosexualitySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/10/overcoming-homosexuality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/07/10/overcoming-homosexualitySun, 10 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMTOvercoming homosexuality Overcoming homosexuality is definitely possible for those who wish to abandon homosexuality, and the testimonies of ex-homosexuals attest to this matter. Today people still report overcoming homosexuality and becoming heterosexuals or celibate through their Christian faith. In 1980, a study was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry and eleven men participated in this study. The aforementioned study stated that eleven homosexual men became heterosexuals "without explicit treatment and/or long-term psychotherapy" through their participation in a Pentecostal church.[1] The results of this study are not surprising since Christian faith has shown itself to be effective in combating drug addiction. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnohomosexuality,relationships,teenage challenges,lust,sinOvercoming homosexuality is definitely possible for those who wish to abandon homosexuality, and the testimonies of ex-homosexuals attest to this matter. Todayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/27/teen-depression-and-suicideSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/27/teen-depression-and-suicide/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/27/teen-depression-and-suicideMon, 27 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEEN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDETeenage depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional melancholy. Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Left untreated, teen depression can lead to problems at home and school, drug abuse, self-loathing—even irreversible tragedy such as homicidal violence or suicide. Fortunately, teenage depression can be treated, and as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many things you can do to help. You can start by learning the symptoms of depression and expressing concern when you spot warning signs. Talking about the problem and offering support can go a long way toward getting your teenager back on track. Understanding teen depression There are as many misconceptions about teen depression as there are about teenagers in general. Yes, the teen years are tough, but most teens balance the requisite angst with good friendships, success in 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnodepression,suicide,anger,sadness,feeling aloneTeenage depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional melancholy. Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Left untreated, thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/26/teen-depression-and-suicideSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/26/teen-depression-and-suicide/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/26/teen-depression-and-suicideSun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEEN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDETeenage depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional melancholy. Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Left untreated, teen depression can lead to problems at home and school, drug abuse, self-loathing—even irreversible tragedy such as homicidal violence or suicide. Fortunately, teenage depression can be treated, and as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many things you can do to help. You can start by learning the symptoms of depression and expressing concern when you spot warning signs. Talking about the problem and offering support can go a long way toward getting your teenager back on track. Understanding teen depression There are as many misconceptions about teen depression as there are about teenagers in general. Yes, the teen years are tough, but most teens balance the requisite angst with good friendships, success in 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnodepression,suicide,anger,sadness,feeling aloneTeenage depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional melancholy. Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Left untreated, thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/12/the-importance-of-a-father-in-the-homeSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/12/the-importance-of-a-father-in-the-home/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/12/the-importance-of-a-father-in-the-homeSun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMTTHE IMPORTANCE OF A FATHER IN THE HOMELord, the pain is too much to bear! I can't take this anymore; I have to get out. I tried to get his attention once before with the anorexia but he did not care then, so why would he care if I was alive or dead. Well, at least the pain will be gone. My heart hurts, there is no one to care, no one to love me. He left without a word, without a tear. He did not call on my birthday. He even misspelled my name on the first Christmas present he ever sent, and there was only one of those. His checks are supposed to buy his love, yet he never even sends them! He probably does not even remember my name, I know he does not know my hair color, eye color, whether or not I am tall or short, fat or skinny. God, I just pray I don't look or act anything like him. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoPAIN,HURT,SADNESS,UNWORTHY,HOPELESSLord, the pain is too much to bear! I can't take this anymore; I have to get out. I tried to get his attention once before with the anorexia but he did not carehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/05/the-importance-of-a-father-in-the-homeSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/05/the-importance-of-a-father-in-the-home/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/06/05/the-importance-of-a-father-in-the-homeSun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMTTHE IMPORTANCE OF A FATHER IN THE HOMELord, the pain is too much to bear! I can't take this anymore; I have to get out. I tried to get his attention once before with the anorexia but he did not care then, so why would he care if I was alive or dead. Well, at least the pain will be gone. My heart hurts, there is no one to care, no one to love me. He left without a word, without a tear. He did not call on my birthday. He even misspelled my name on the first Christmas present he ever sent, and there was only one of those. His checks are supposed to buy his love, yet he never even sends them! He probably does not even remember my name, I know he does not know my hair color, eye color, whether or not I am tall or short, fat or skinny. God, I just pray I don't look or act anything like him. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoPAIN,HURT,SADNESS,UNWORTHY,HOPELESSLord, the pain is too much to bear! I can't take this anymore; I have to get out. I tried to get his attention once before with the anorexia but he did not carehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/29/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/29/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/29/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSun, 29 May 2011 23:00:00 GMTWHAT GOES ON BEHIND SCHOOLS DOORS A. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physical fight on school property; and 1 in 9 of those who fought had been hurt badly enough to need medical treatment. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoFIGHTING,BULLYING,DRUG ABUSE,GANGS,SEXA. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physicalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/22/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/22/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/22/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 GMTWHAT GOES ON BEHIND SCHOOLS DOORS A. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physical fight on school property; and 1 in 9 of those who fought had been hurt badly enough to need medical treatment. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoFIGHTING,BULLYING,DRUG ABUSE,GANGS,SEXA. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physicalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/15/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/15/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/15/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 GMTWHAT GOES ON BEHIND SCHOOLS DOORS A. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physical fight on school property; and 1 in 9 of those who fought had been hurt badly enough to need medical treatment. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoFIGHTING,BULLYING,DRUG ABUSE,GANGS,SEXA. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physicalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/08/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/08/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/08/what-goes-on-behind-schools-doorsSun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 GMTWHAT GOES ON BEHIND SCHOOLS DOORS A. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physical fight on school property; and 1 in 9 of those who fought had been hurt badly enough to need medical treatment. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoFIGHTING,BULLYING,DRUG ABUSE,GANGS,SEXA. fighting, bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse and sexual acts/rape More than 1 in 3 teens had been in a physical fight; about 1 in 7 had been in a physicalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/01/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-careSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/01/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/05/01/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-careSun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENS ANGER: CHILDREN ABUSED IN FOSTER CARE There are any number of different abusive situations, as families become more and more abusive with each other. I will limit my comments to the abuse of children. The three most prevalent forms of child abuse are physical, sexual and emotional or psychological. The physical abuse frequently is detected by either the schools or doctors. The child may complain of any number of things that are annoying them. I have seen cases of horrible mutilation from cigarette burns over a good part of the body to broken bones and anything in between. Physical abuse may sometimes take the form of over zealous spankings (switches, belts, etc.). Frequently children who have been physically abused are extremely angry because they have no way of getting back at their abuser and must live with the pain without retaliation. They are also generally very, very angry. That anger frequently takes either of two directions: 1. Unreasonable reactions which may take the form of hysterics -- or -- 2. ’Clamming up’ completely with responses to questions which are little more than grunts.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoNO LOVE,LONELY,NO ONE CARES,PAIN,HURTINGThere are any number of different abusive situations, as families become more and more abusive with each other. I will limit my comments to the abuse of childrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/24/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-careSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/24/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/24/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-careSun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENS ANGER: CHILDREN ABUSED IN FOSTER CARE There are any number of different abusive situations, as families become more and more abusive with each other. I will limit my comments to the abuse of children. The three most prevalent forms of child abuse are physical, sexual and emotional or psychological. The physical abuse frequently is detected by either the schools or doctors. The child may complain of any number of things that are annoying them. I have seen cases of horrible mutilation from cigarette burns over a good part of the body to broken bones and anything in between. Physical abuse may sometimes take the form of over zealous spankings (switches, belts, etc.). Frequently children who have been physically abused are extremely angry because they have no way of getting back at their abuser and must live with the pain without retaliation. They are also generally very, very angry. That anger frequently takes either of two directions: 1. Unreasonable reactions which may take the form of hysterics -- or -- 2. ’Clamming up’ completely with responses to questions which are little more than grunts.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoNO LOVE,LONELY,NO ONE CARES,PAIN,HURTINGThere are any number of different abusive situations, as families become more and more abusive with each other. I will limit my comments to the abuse of childrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/17/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-careSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/17/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-care/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/17/teens-anger-children-abused-in-foster-careSun, 17 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENS ANGER: CHILDREN ABUSED IN FOSTER CARE There are any number of different abusive situations, as families become more and more abusive with each other. I will limit my comments to the abuse of children. The three most prevalent forms of child abuse are physical, sexual and emotional or psychological. The physical abuse frequently is detected by either the schools or doctors. The child may complain of any number of things that are annoying them. I have seen cases of horrible mutilation from cigarette burns over a good part of the body to broken bones and anything in between. Physical abuse may sometimes take the form of over zealous spankings (switches, belts, etc.). Frequently children who have been physically abused are extremely angry because they have no way of getting back at their abuser and must live with the pain without retaliation. They are also generally very, very angry. That anger frequently takes either of two directions: 1. Unreasonable reactions which may take the form of hysterics -- or -- 2. ’Clamming up’ completely with responses to questions which are little more than grunts.   01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoNO LOVE,LONELY,NO ONE CARES,PAIN,HURTINGThere are any number of different abusive situations, as families become more and more abusive with each other. I will limit my comments to the abuse of childrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/10/statutory-rape-the-dirty-secret-behind-teen-sex-numbersSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/10/statutory-rape-the-dirty-secret-behind-teen-sex-numbers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/10/statutory-rape-the-dirty-secret-behind-teen-sex-numbersSun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMTSTATUTORY RAPE: The Dirty Secret Behind Teen Sex NumbersStatutory rape laws are strange things. What's permissible in some states means jail time in others, and enforcement is unpredictable. And the age of consent varies considerably from state to state. In Alaska, for example, it's 16. In Louisiana, it's 17. And in Georgia, where a 17-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison for having consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old, the age of consent is 18. While statutory rape and similar laws were written to protect children from abuse by older, predatory partners, teenagers can get caught in the crossfire. Any sexual activity involving teens and children under the age of consent is considered rape, even when both partners are willing. In short, Romeo and Juliet would have been in big trouble. When such cases hit the courts, it's generally because the activity has been discovered in such a way as to make ignorance legally actionable, or because someone is pushing a case through. Teachers and school counselors, for example, are legally obligated to report child abuse, which includes underage sexual activity and molestation, to authorities. Or, a family member may bring charges because he or she disapproves of the relationship. These restrictions may sound archaic, but the consequences can be severe. The average age of first intercourse in the United States is 17, which means that more than half of the teen population has already broken the law, and many of those relationships involve 18- and 19-year-olds. That's an important distinction, because just as state laws differ on the age of consent, their sentences also vary according to the age difference between partners. A statutory rape conviction as an adult can mean jail or prison time, and the requirement that they register as sex offenders for the rest of their lives. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSEX,RAPE,ADULTS,TEENS,YOUTHStatutory rape laws are strange things. What's permissible in some states means jail time in others, and enforcement is unpredictable. And the age of consent vahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/03/statutory-rape-the-dirty-secret-behind-teen-sex-numbersSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/03/statutory-rape-the-dirty-secret-behind-teen-sex-numbers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/04/03/statutory-rape-the-dirty-secret-behind-teen-sex-numbersSun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMTSTATUTORY RAPE: The Dirty Secret Behind Teen Sex NumbersStatutory rape laws are strange things. What's permissible in some states means jail time in others, and enforcement is unpredictable. And the age of consent varies considerably from state to state. In Alaska, for example, it's 16. In Louisiana, it's 17. And in Georgia, where a 17-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison for having consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old, the age of consent is 18. While statutory rape and similar laws were written to protect children from abuse by older, predatory partners, teenagers can get caught in the crossfire. Any sexual activity involving teens and children under the age of consent is considered rape, even when both partners are willing. In short, Romeo and Juliet would have been in big trouble. When such cases hit the courts, it's generally because the activity has been discovered in such a way as to make ignorance legally actionable, or because someone is pushing a case through. Teachers and school counselors, for example, are legally obligated to report child abuse, which includes underage sexual activity and molestation, to authorities. Or, a family member may bring charges because he or she disapproves of the relationship. These restrictions may sound archaic, but the consequences can be severe. The average age of first intercourse in the United States is 17, which means that more than half of the teen population has already broken the law, and many of those relationships involve 18- and 19-year-olds. That's an important distinction, because just as state laws differ on the age of consent, their sentences also vary according to the age difference between partners. A statutory rape conviction as an adult can mean jail or prison time, and the requirement that they register as sex offenders for the rest of their lives. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSEX,RAPE,ADULTS,TEENS,YOUTHStatutory rape laws are strange things. What's permissible in some states means jail time in others, and enforcement is unpredictable. And the age of consent vahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/27/teen-pregnancySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/27/teen-pregnancy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/27/teen-pregnancySun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEEN PREGNANCYGeorgia has the eighth highest teen pregnancy rate in the nation and Dougherty County leads Southwest Georgia Read more: Local, Health, Network of Trust, Phoebe, Teen Pregnancy, Southwest Georgia, Albany Georgia, Teenage Pregnancy, How many Pregnant Teens are in Albany, Jayda Robinson, Elisa Bell Hudson, Abstinence, Help for Pregnant Teens ALBANY, GA. -- Jayda Robinson is a 14-year-old high school freshman, professional speaker, and author of ‘20 Reasons not to Have Sex Before Marriage’. Jayda says she learned information in school about sex, but her real education came from her mother, grandmother, and church. The book transpired from a bet. Her grandfather challenged her to give him 20 reasons to remain a virgin until marriage and explain why. After careful thought and consideration she gave him her reasons…and now uses her book as a platform to encourage other teens not to have sex. “My book can be used as a tool to help other teens gain the same knowledge that I've gained. Physically you can get pregnant, std's, or you just clearly different from after you have sex. I want them to gain the knowledge of not having sex before marriage and the consequences that come with having sex” says Robinson. Jayda Robinson’s experiences are opposite from Elisa Bell-Hudson who got pregnant at 16 and had her baby at age 17. Bell-Hudson says everything went downhill with her already unstable household situation. Elisa’s a part of Network of Trust – a school health program that helps teenage mothers in Calhoun, Dougherty, Lee, Terrell and Worth counties. Network of Trust says their first priority is to make sure the teenage mothers have a healthy baby and to connect them to community resources. Their second priority is making sure the mothers graduate with a high school diploma. Teenage mothers are required to maintain a “C” academic average. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSELF ESTEEM,LOVE,HOPE,NOT UNDERSTOOD,HOPELESSNESSGeorgia has the eighth highest teen pregnancy rate in the nation and Dougherty County leads Southwest Georgia Read more: Local, Health, Network of Trust, Phohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/20/teenage-pregnancySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/20/teenage-pregnancy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/20/teenage-pregnancySun, 20 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENAGE PREGNANCY How to cope with teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is one of the most stressful times in a families life. This is becoming more and more common as our society becomes more and more modern. Below are a few suggestions to dealing with teenage pregnancy. Difficulty: Challenging Instructions 1. Stay supportive no matter what the decision is. Weather the teen is keeping or aborting the pregnancy it is important that you stick with them and stay supportive at all times. 2. Help the teenager with their decision. Weigh out all of the options such as the income and family support of the teenagers family, the family and status of the father, the future plans for the pregnant teen and the mental/physical health of the teen. These are all key factors to helping the teen make her decision. 3. Schedule an appointment with a physician. Weather you plan on keeping or aborting the pregnancy it is highly important that you schedule a visit with your family doctor to check on the health of the teen. They are also able to provide extra advise. 4. Suggest that the teen look into pregnancy support groups. These are available in person and online. It is important that the teen know she is not alone. 5. Another item to consider is adoption. Most adoptive parents are willing to pay for all medical expenses incurred and allow visitation rights for the teen. 6. If the teen plans on keeping the baby advise her to continue on with her education and try to save her money. A good education and money are the two items you need to ensure the well being of a child. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENAGE,PREMARITAL SEX,TEENS,YOUNG MOTHER,LACK OF LOVEHow to cope with teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is one of the most stressful times in a families life. This is becoming more and more common as our societhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/13/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skinSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/13/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/13/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skinSun, 13 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMTTEENS BEING ACCUSED OF THINGS BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKINFrom a local teen: I was sitting in my front yard as the policemen drove up and they walked up and flash their light on my front door to see what was on the door. They asked me questions and they asked me a neighbor and they asked did he reside next door and I said yes. While they were leaving I heard them make a call on the radio dispatcher that someone was selling drugs just because it was a lot of big teens hanging around a cook out a few house down from mine. It is racist and you need to change your views. Because your views will affect how you treat other people rather you realize that or not. Like how black men are least likely to be hired for jobs, or how they are falsely accused of crimes every day, or how they are treat by policemen are just downright wrong, my dad has never been to jail and he was pulled over by the cops and they made him get out the car and they put hand cuffs on him and check his record and they messed up his arm doing that cuz they were too rough on my dad for doing nothing wrong, or how some people will go out of their way to avoid a black men walking down the street. This is what happens when you or anyone else decides to hold these views about people when we are individuals. Blacks causing the most crimes are not true it’s just that blacks get racially profiled more than any other race and that's why, it’s all a result of racism. I've seen a video of the jail in California I forgot where it was but they had just as many other races as blacks well except for Asians but there were alot of whites, Hispanics along with black people. So if you had watched a video that showed all white people like that would you think that about your own race? Probably not. We are not animals, we are not savage and you should be angry with yourself because it is wrong. And no I don't have racist tendencies. I've been through too much racism myself to ever think that way about someone else. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnowrongly accused,skin color,teens,crime,racial profilingFrom a local teen: I was sitting in my front yard as the policemen drove up and they walked up and flash their light on my front door to see what was on the doohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/07/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skinSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/07/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/03/07/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skinMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEENS BEING ACCUSED OF THINGS BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKINFrom a local teen: I was sitting in my front yard as the policemen drove up and they walked up and flash their light on my front door to see what was on the door. They asked me questions and they asked me a neighbor and they asked did he reside next door and I said yes. While they were leaving I heard them make a call on the radio dispatcher that someone was selling drugs just because it was a lot of big teens hanging around a cook out a few house down from mine. It is racist and you need to change your views. Because your views will affect how you treat other people rather you realize that or not. Like how black men are least likely to be hired for jobs, or how they are falsely accused of crimes every day, or how they are treat by policemen are just downright wrong, my dad has never been to jail and he was pulled over by the cops and they made him get out the car and they put hand cuffs on him and check his record and they messed up his arm doing that cuz they were too rough on my dad for doing nothing wrong, or how some people will go out of their way to avoid a black men walking down the street. This is what happens when you or anyone else decides to hold these views about people when we are individuals. Blacks causing the most crimes are not true it’s just that blacks get racially profiled more than any other race and that's why, it’s all a result of racism. I've seen a video of the jail in California I forgot where it was but they had just as many other races as blacks well except for Asians but there were alot of whites, Hispanics along with black people. So if you had watched a video that showed all white people like that would you think that about your own race? Probably not. We are not animals, we are not savage and you should be angry with yourself because it is wrong. And no I don't have racist tendencies. I've been through too much racism myself to ever think that way about someone else. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnowrongly accused,skin color,teens,crime,racial profilingFrom a local teen: I was sitting in my front yard as the policemen drove up and they walked up and flash their light on my front door to see what was on the doohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/28/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skinSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/28/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/28/teens-being-accused-of-things-because-of-the-color-of-their-skinMon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEENS BEING ACCUSED OF THINGS BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKINFrom a local teen: I was sitting in my front yard as the policemen drove up and they walked up and flash their light on my front door to see what was on the door. They asked me questions and they asked me a neighbor and they asked did he reside next door and I said yes. While they were leaving I heard them make a call on the radio dispatcher that someone was selling drugs just because it was a lot of big teens hanging around a cook out a few house down from mine. It is racist and you need to change your views. Because your views will affect how you treat other people rather you realize that or not. Like how black men are least likely to be hired for jobs, or how they are falsely accused of crimes every day, or how they are treat by policemen are just downright wrong, my dad has never been to jail and he was pulled over by the cops and they made him get out the car and they put hand cuffs on him and check his record and they messed up his arm doing that cuz they were too rough on my dad for doing nothing wrong, or how some people will go out of their way to avoid a black men walking down the street. This is what happens when you or anyone else decides to hold these views about people when we are individuals. Blacks causing the most crimes are not true it’s just that blacks get racially profiled more than any other race and that's why, it’s all a result of racism. I've seen a video of the jail in California I forgot where it was but they had just as many other races as blacks well except for Asians but there were alot of whites, Hispanics along with black people. So if you had watched a video that showed all white people like that would you think that about your own race? Probably not. We are not animals, we are not savage and you should be angry with yourself because it is wrong. And no I don't have racist tendencies. I've been through too much racism myself to ever think that way about someone else. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnowrongly accused,skin color,teens,crime,racial profilingFrom a local teen: I was sitting in my front yard as the policemen drove up and they walked up and flash their light on my front door to see what was on the doohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/21/when-the-punishment-doesnt-fit-the-crimeSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/21/when-the-punishment-doesnt-fit-the-crime/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/21/when-the-punishment-doesnt-fit-the-crimeMon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMTWHEN THE PUNISHMENT DOESN'T FIT THE CRIMEDAN CEPEDA Judge Michael Patchen presides over initial appearances in Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon at the Natrona County Townsend Justice Center in Caper. The Wyoming juvenile court system has come under increasing fire for its treatment of juveniles, which includes grouping them in jail and at appearances with hardened adult criminals. (Dan Cepeda/Star-Tribune) One stood before a judge for the first time and pleaded guilty to firing a paintball gun at a neighbor's home. He was ordered to complete 40 hours of community service and pay a $20 court fine. Another pleaded guilty to having alcohol in his bedroom after his parent -- who was on probation and not allowed alcohol in the home -- found it and told authorities. He was given a 45-day suspended jail sentence, a $200 fine and six months worth of probation. Another found himself in court after being accused of shoplifting at a local Wal-Mart. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was placed on six months of probation. These three cases have one similarity: they each deal with Wyoming kids who landed in adult court and left with convictions on their records. They were also included in a 28-page report released this month by The National Center for Youth Law (NYCL) and the Wyoming chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Juvenile justice reform advocates hope the report, entitled "A Call to Stop Child Prosecutions in Wyoming Adult Courts," inspires change in the way Wyoming handles minors who run afoul of the law. Patricia Arthur, a senior attorney with the NYCL, traveled to six counties across the state in late 2009 and early 2010, observing along the way how municipal and circuit courts handled juveniles. She said what she found was "shocking." "There is no other state in the country that handles juveniles this way," said Arthur, who wrote the report. "It's a totally upside down system, especially when you compare it to other states across the country." 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoWRONG PLACE,TEEN CRIME,VIOLENCE,DRUGS,WRONG THINKINGDAN CEPEDA Judge Michael Patchen presides over initial appearances in Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon at the Natrona County Townsend Justice Center in Caperhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/14/what-about-the-children-now-teen-anger-violence-suicide-gang-bullying-mental-healthSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/14/what-about-the-children-now-teen-anger-violence-suicide-gang-bullying-mental-health/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/02/14/what-about-the-children-now-teen-anger-violence-suicide-gang-bullying-mental-healthMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT"WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN NOW": Teen Anger, Violence, Suicide, Gang, Bullying, Mental HealthWhen teens are hanging around with the wrong crowd, they will often engage in acts of violence. However, there are other cases where teens could become violent. This article focuses on some of the things that will make teens have violent streaks, including: •Gang involvement •Drug Use •Anger Issues Most teens who are involved in gangs will use violence to obtain what they want. It is very common for many fights to break out among teens in gangs. When this happens, it could pose many risks, including the possibility of death since many teen gang members carry weapons. You may think it’s cool to have a gang affiliation, but think again! When a teen has parents who have violent outbursts, the teen will learn this behavior. It is very common for teens that live in an abusive environment to be violent towards other people. They will typically become the playground bully and will display acts of violence towards their peers. This is a way for the teen to release their anger with an act they are familiar with due to their home environment. Some teens suffer from depression and anxiety for reasons ranging from relationship issues to being a target of bullying. When these teens have severe depression, it is not uncommon for them to become very angry. This poses a high risk of the teen using violence to deal with this anger as well as their depression. Exposing yourself to this world means that you’re exposed to all of the dangers listed above. As a teen, that is no way to start or live your life. While it’s true that everyone feels depressed from time to time, there may be some times when you feel like life isn’t worth living. Although many teens (and adults as well) experience these emotions, it is important to handle them in such a way that you can overcome strong negative feelings that can lead to the unthinkable. Teen suicide is a problem that effects more families than you know – and it is important to understand that there are many ways to get help. 02:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANNIVERSARY SHOW,ANGER,VIOLENCE,SUICIDE,GANGSWhen teens are hanging around with the wrong crowd, they will often engage in acts of violence. However, there are other cases where teens could become violent.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/31/teen-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/31/teen-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/31/teen-angerMon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEEN ANGERAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problems, others don't. Anger and feelings of disapproval build up and then are released through different methods. We can exemplify this situation by using the image of an "anger" balloon. Each time something happens that we do not like, air is forced into the balloon and it starts to expand. Eventually, air has to be let out of the balloon. How anger is expressed is different for different people. Some people let anger build up until their balloon pops, and when this happens there may be an explosive outburst of anger over a minor annoyance. After this display of anger, there is usually a period of control until the balloon blows up again. Other people release air from the balloon every time it starts to fill. These are the individuals who appropriately express their feelings at the time they occur. Some other individuals release air through passive-aggressive maneuvers, displacement, or physical complaints. In addition to helping the teenager appropriately express and deal with his or her angry feelings, parents should try to reduce the accumulation of anger and deal appropriately with aggressive and rebellious behaviors when they occur. The techniques that follow should help. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoRAGE,FIGHT,ANGRY,HATEFUL,FELT UNLOVEDAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/24/teen-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/24/teen-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/24/teen-angerMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEEN ANGERAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problems, others don't. Anger and feelings of disapproval build up and then are released through different methods. We can exemplify this situation by using the image of an "anger" balloon. Each time something happens that we do not like, air is forced into the balloon and it starts to expand. Eventually, air has to be let out of the balloon. How anger is expressed is different for different people. Some people let anger build up until their balloon pops, and when this happens there may be an explosive outburst of anger over a minor annoyance. After this display of anger, there is usually a period of control until the balloon blows up again. Other people release air from the balloon every time it starts to fill. These are the individuals who appropriately express their feelings at the time they occur. Some other individuals release air through passive-aggressive maneuvers, displacement, or physical complaints. In addition to helping the teenager appropriately express and deal with his or her angry feelings, parents should try to reduce the accumulation of anger and deal appropriately with aggressive and rebellious behaviors when they occur. The techniques that follow should help. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoRAGE,FIGHT,ANGRY,HATEFUL,FELT UNLOVEDAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/17/teens-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/17/teens-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/17/teens-angerMon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEENS ANGERAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problems, others don't. Anger and feelings of disapproval build up and then are released through different methods. We can exemplify this situation by using the image of an "anger" balloon. Each time something happens that we do not like, air is forced into the balloon and it starts to expand. Eventually, air has to be let out of the balloon. How anger is expressed is different for different people. Some people let anger build up until their balloon pops, and when this happens there may be an explosive outburst of anger over a minor annoyance. After this display of anger, there is usually a period of control until the balloon blows up again. Other people release air from the balloon every time it starts to fill. These are the individuals who appropriately express their feelings at the time they occur. Some other individuals release air through passive-aggressive maneuvers, displacement, or physical complaints. In addition to helping the teenager appropriately express and deal with his or her angry feelings, parents should try to reduce the accumulation of anger and deal appropriately with aggressive and rebellious behaviors when they occur. The techniques that follow should help. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANGER,REJECTION,FEAR,WITHDRAWN,DONT FIT INAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/10/teens-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/10/teens-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/10/teens-angerMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEENS ANGERAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problems, others don't. Anger and feelings of disapproval build up and then are released through different methods. We can exemplify this situation by using the image of an "anger" balloon. Each time something happens that we do not like, air is forced into the balloon and it starts to expand. Eventually, air has to be let out of the balloon. How anger is expressed is different for different people. Some people let anger build up until their balloon pops, and when this happens there may be an explosive outburst of anger over a minor annoyance. After this display of anger, there is usually a period of control until the balloon blows up again. Other people release air from the balloon every time it starts to fill. These are the individuals who appropriately express their feelings at the time they occur. Some other individuals release air through passive-aggressive maneuvers, displacement, or physical complaints. In addition to helping the teenager appropriately express and deal with his or her angry feelings, parents should try to reduce the accumulation of anger and deal appropriately with aggressive and rebellious behaviors when they occur. The techniques that follow should help. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANGER,REJECTION,FEAR,WITHDRAWN,DONT FIT INAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/03/teens-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/03/teens-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2011/01/03/teens-angerMon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTTEENS ANGERAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problems, others don't. Anger and feelings of disapproval build up and then are released through different methods. We can exemplify this situation by using the image of an "anger" balloon. Each time something happens that we do not like, air is forced into the balloon and it starts to expand. Eventually, air has to be let out of the balloon. How anger is expressed is different for different people. Some people let anger build up until their balloon pops, and when this happens there may be an explosive outburst of anger over a minor annoyance. After this display of anger, there is usually a period of control until the balloon blows up again. Other people release air from the balloon every time it starts to fill. These are the individuals who appropriately express their feelings at the time they occur. Some other individuals release air through passive-aggressive maneuvers, displacement, or physical complaints. In addition to helping the teenager appropriately express and deal with his or her angry feelings, parents should try to reduce the accumulation of anger and deal appropriately with aggressive and rebellious behaviors when they occur. The techniques that follow should help. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANGER,FEAR,PAIN,EMOTION,RAGEAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/27/teen-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/27/teen-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/27/teen-angerMon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTTEEN ANGER All teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problems, others don't. Anger and feelings of disapproval build up and then are released through different methods. We can exemplify this situation by using the image of an "anger" balloon. Each time something happens that we do not like, air is forced into the balloon and it starts to expand. Eventually, air has to be let out of the balloon. How anger is expressed is different for different people. Some people let anger build up until their balloon pops, and when this happens there may be an explosive outburst of anger over a minor annoyance. After this display of anger, there is usually a period of control until the balloon blows up again. Other people release air from the balloon every time it starts to fill. These are the individuals who appropriately express their feelings at the time they occur. Some other individuals release air through passive-aggressive maneuvers, displacement, or physical complaints. In addition to helping the teenager appropriately express and deal with his or her angry feelings, parents should try to reduce the accumulation of anger and deal appropriately with aggressive and rebellious behaviors when they occur. The techniques that follow should help. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANGER,FRUSTRATED,HATE,BEHAVIOR ISSUE,AGGRESSIVEAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/20/teen-angerSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/20/teen-anger/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/20/teen-angerMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTTEEN ANGER All teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problems, others don't. Anger and feelings of disapproval build up and then are released through different methods. We can exemplify this situation by using the image of an "anger" balloon. Each time something happens that we do not like, air is forced into the balloon and it starts to expand. Eventually, air has to be let out of the balloon. How anger is expressed is different for different people. Some people let anger build up until their balloon pops, and when this happens there may be an explosive outburst of anger over a minor annoyance. After this display of anger, there is usually a period of control until the balloon blows up again. Other people release air from the balloon every time it starts to fill. These are the individuals who appropriately express their feelings at the time they occur. Some other individuals release air through passive-aggressive maneuvers, displacement, or physical complaints. In addition to helping the teenager appropriately express and deal with his or her angry feelings, parents should try to reduce the accumulation of anger and deal appropriately with aggressive and rebellious behaviors when they occur. The techniques that follow should help. 01:03:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANGER,FRUSTRATED,HATE,BEHAVIOR ISSUE,AGGRESSIVEAll teenagers occasionally grow angry and rebellious and express these emotions in some fashion. Some methods of acknowledging aggressive feelings produce problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/13/where-are-the-villagers-in-the-villageSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/13/where-are-the-villagers-in-the-village/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/13/where-are-the-villagers-in-the-villageMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTWHERE ARE THE VILLAGERS IN THE VILLAGE?Our Guest is our Spanish Teen Co-Host Mr. Alain Oramas, a native of Cuba tell about her life growing up and the pain he faced: Commentary on topic "Where is the village?" by Ms. Meagan Harris Contrary to popular belief the village hasn't gone anywhere and is in fact still raising your children. What's changed is the villagers. There was a time when people not only looked out for, but KNEW their neighbors. We live in a society today that is all about egocentricity and survival. The nice, older lady who you could trust to babysit doesn't live down the street anymore.Instead the dopeman does, or a crackhouse is there, or a house frequented by gang activity. If you don't like the way things are, change them. If there aren't enough police, start a writing campaign, get people to register to vote, make some noise. Don't sit around talking about how your vote doesn't count, no one cares what happens to you anyway, etc. That kind of attitude is exactly why nothing will change. I grew up and currently reside in Northern California. I grew up in an area that had/has every kind of addict one can think of gangs with better weapons than the police officer (not to mention the fact that they outnumber the police), and went to schools with out of date books, and some that were just so old we had to spend an entire class learning how to get the mold out of the books without destroying them. However, I remember people who didn't allow themselves to be intimidated, who didn't allow these addicts and criminals to make them prisoners in their own homes. We had a neighborhood watch, we annoyed politicians until they were forced to do something, no matter how small, I remember participating in (as a child) a drug free march all over our side of town, straight through what we called "the turf," an area ripe with gang violence and drug activity, and not being afraid. Start youth groups at the church. Stop letting fear and apathy dictate your actions. Take your village back. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,HISPANIC TEENS,BLACK TEENS,VILLAGERS,COMMUNITYOur Guest is our Spanish Teen Co-Host Mr. Alain Oramas, a native of Cuba tell about her life growing up and the pain he faced: Commentary on topic "Where is thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/06/where-is-the-villageSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/06/where-is-the-village/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/12/06/where-is-the-villageMon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTWHERE IS THE VILLAGE?Our Guest is our Teen Co-Host Ms. Dee Beamon Tell about her life growing up and the pain she faced as a child Re: Commentary on topic "Where is the village?" by Ms. Meagan Harris Contrary to popular belief the village hasn't gone anywhere and is in fact still raising your children. What's changed is the villagers. There was a time when people not only looked out for, but KNEW their neighbors. We live in a society today that is all about egocentricity and survival. The nice, older lady who you could trust to babysit doesn't live down the street anymore. Instead the dopeman does, or a crackhouse is there, or a house frequented by gang activity. If you don't like the way things are, change them. If there aren't enough police, start a writing campaign, get people to register to vote, make some noise. Don't sit around talking about how your vote doesn't count, no one cares what happens to you anyway, etc. That kind of attitude is exactly why nothing will change. I grew up and currently reside in Northern California. I grew up in an area that had/has every kind of addict one can think of gangs with better weapons than the police officer (not to mention the fact that they outnumber the police), and went to schools with out of date books, and some that were just so old we had to spend an entire class learning how to get the mold out of the books without destroying them. However, I remember people who didn't allow themselves to be intimidated, who didn't allow these addicts and criminals to make them prisoners in their own homes. We had a neighborhood watch, we annoyed politicians until they were forced to do something, no matter how small, I remember participating in (as a child) a drug free march all over our side of town, straight through what we called "the turf," an area ripe with gang violence and drug activity, and not being afraid. Start youth groups at the church. Stop letting fear and apathy dictate your actions. Take your village back. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoVILLAGE,COMMUNITY,GANG ACTIVITIES,ORGANIZE OUR COMMUNITIES,TEENSOur Guest is our Teen Co-Host Ms. Dee Beamon Tell about her life growing up and the pain she faced as a child Re: Commentary on topic "Where is the villaghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/29/where-is-the-villageSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/29/where-is-the-village/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/29/where-is-the-villageMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTWHERE IS THE VILLAGE?Our Guest is our Teen Co-Host Ms. Dee Beamon Tell about her life growing up and the pain she faced as a child Re: Commentary on topic "Where is the village?" by Ms. Meagan Harris Contrary to popular belief the village hasn't gone anywhere and is in fact still raising your children. What's changed is the villagers. There was a time when people not only looked out for, but KNEW their neighbors. We live in a society today that is all about egocentricity and survival. The nice, older lady who you could trust to babysit doesn't live down the street anymore. Instead the dopeman does, or a crackhouse is there, or a house frequented by gang activity. If you don't like the way things are, change them. If there aren't enough police, start a writing campaign, get people to register to vote, make some noise. Don't sit around talking about how your vote doesn't count, no one cares what happens to you anyway, etc. That kind of attitude is exactly why nothing will change. I grew up and currently reside in Northern California. I grew up in an area that had/has every kind of addict one can think of gangs with better weapons than the police officer (not to mention the fact that they outnumber the police), and went to schools with out of date books, and some that were just so old we had to spend an entire class learning how to get the mold out of the books without destroying them. However, I remember people who didn't allow themselves to be intimidated, who didn't allow these addicts and criminals to make them prisoners in their own homes. We had a neighborhood watch, we annoyed politicians until they were forced to do something, no matter how small, I remember participating in (as a child) a drug free march all over our side of town, straight through what we called "the turf," an area ripe with gang violence and drug activity, and not being afraid. Start youth groups at the church. Stop letting fear and apathy dictate your actions. Take your village back. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoVILLAGE,COMMUNITY,GANG ACTIVITIES,ORGANIZE OUR COMMUNITIES,TEENSOur Guest is our Teen Co-Host Ms. Dee Beamon Tell about her life growing up and the pain she faced as a child Re: Commentary on topic "Where is the villaghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/22/where-is-the-villageSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/22/where-is-the-village/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/22/where-is-the-villageMon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTWHERE IS THE VILLAGE?Our Guest is the Author of the Book "From One Thoughtless Act” Dwight A. Hunter - recently-published autobiography, On January 30, 1981, Dwight A. Hunter walked into an old countryside neighborhood store. Bludgeoning the store owner, Hunter then robbed the old man of his life, his pickup truck and $1,500 in cash. It would be a day he would never forget: Not only was he desperate to feed his family...it was also his 20th birthday. After serving 28 years of a life sentence for his crime, Hunter was released in April 2009. By that time he was a changed man, determined in knowing that, while he can never return the life he took away, he would spend what was left of his life making amends for his actions. In his recently-published autobiography, "From One Thoughtless Act -- The true story of homicide and one man's redemption in the state of despair," Hunter describes in vivid detail the life he led on the inside, including his multiple nervous breakdowns, sexual encounters, and ultimately, his redemption and faith in the sacrifice of Christ and the mercy of Almighty God. Today, as a motivational speaker and youth advocate, Hunter now reaches out to other inmates; speaks to various groups regarding the challenges today's youth face -- and how they can avoid the pitfalls; and serves as a liaison to public servants when requested. He will attend college in January 2011, majoring in Spanish as a Second Language, in his efforts to reach others from diverse backgrounds with his message of hope and redemption. A father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Dwight Hunter currently resides in NC with his biggest supporter, his steadfast mother, who remained by his side during his 28-year incarceration and beyond. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoVILLAGE,TEENS,THOUGHTLESS ACT,SUPPORT,PEOPLE COMING TOGETHEROur Guest is the Author of the Book "From One Thoughtless Act” Dwight A. Hunter - recently-published autobiography, On January 30, 1981, Dwight A. Hunter wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/15/where-is-the-villageSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/15/where-is-the-village/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/15/where-is-the-villageMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTWHERE IS THE VILLAGE?Our Guest is the Author of the Book "From One Thoughtless Act” Dwight A. Hunter - recently-published autobiography, On January 30, 1981, Dwight A. Hunter walked into an old countryside neighborhood store. Bludgeoning the store owner, Hunter then robbed the old man of his life, his pickup truck and $1,500 in cash. It would be a day he would never forget: Not only was he desperate to feed his family...it was also his 20th birthday. After serving 28 years of a life sentence for his crime, Hunter was released in April 2009. By that time he was a changed man, determined in knowing that, while he can never return the life he took away, he would spend what was left of his life making amends for his actions. In his recently-published autobiography, "From One Thoughtless Act -- The true story of homicide and one man's redemption in the state of despair," Hunter describes in vivid detail the life he led on the inside, including his multiple nervous breakdowns, sexual encounters, and ultimately, his redemption and faith in the sacrifice of Christ and the mercy of Almighty God. Today, as a motivational speaker and youth advocate, Hunter now reaches out to other inmates; speaks to various groups regarding the challenges today's youth face -- and how they can avoid the pitfalls; and serves as a liaison to public servants when requested. He will attend college in January 2011, majoring in Spanish as a Second Language, in his efforts to reach others from diverse backgrounds with his message of hope and redemption. A father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Dwight Hunter currently resides in NC with his biggest supporter, his steadfast mother, who remained by his side during his 28-year incarceration and beyond. 01:02:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoVILLAGE,TEENS,THOUGHTLESS ACT,SUPPORT,PEOPLE COMING TOGETHEROur Guest is the Author of the Book "From One Thoughtless Act” Dwight A. Hunter - recently-published autobiography, On January 30, 1981, Dwight A. Hunter wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/08/why-is-sexting-so-common-for-teens-today-part-2Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/08/why-is-sexting-so-common-for-teens-today-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/11/08/why-is-sexting-so-common-for-teens-today-part-2Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTWHY IS SEXTING SO COMMON FOR TEENS TODAY? PART 2Sexting is the slang term for the use of a cell phone or other similar electronic device to distribute pictures or video of sexually explicit images. Sexting is Considered to be the act of sending sexually explicit message and or nude or semi nude photos electronically Most common forms of distribution: •Text messages •E-mail •Face book •MySpace Incidents across the country law enforcement have been called out recently to investigate sexting-related crimes by dozens of teens in many states. •Michigan-At least 10 students were suspended from High school in October for spreading a nude cell phone picture of a class mate. •New York-Police a charge a 16 year old boy allegedly enticing a 15 year old girl to text him sexually explicit photos and a movie of herself that he then forward to friends. My brother is all about Sexting. What Sexting is can be described as teenagers (boys and girls) having sex over the phone by sending erotic, dirty, disgusting, flirty, loving text messages with hits to meet up later for sex. So is Sexting the new hook up line? Apparently not, although Sexting is all about getting down and dirty it doesn't always happy, maybe 30% of the time does Sexting actually end up with the teenagers having sex. I first heard about it from my brother but have been hearing a lot more about Sexting online and on TV shows on stations like MTV. Another reason Sexting is so popular is that parents can listen in. Normally the teenages would have talk sex and dirty talk over the phone but then the parents can hear everything which I think is what led to Sexting. Parents can't listen in, and teenagers can delete the messages when they are done with you know what. Luckily Sexting hasn't evolved into MMS or pictures, what would that be called? SexImgTing, yikes. I guess Sexting teaches all not to touch another person's phone since mobiles hold more than just phone numbers and call history logs. Gross!!! 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoVIDEO IMAGES,NUDE PICTURES,ELECTRONICALLY,TRANSMITTED,PHONESexting is the slang term for the use of a cell phone or other similar electronic device to distribute pictures or video of sexually explicit images. Sextihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/31/why-is-sexting-so-common-for-teens-todaySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/31/why-is-sexting-so-common-for-teens-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/31/why-is-sexting-so-common-for-teens-todaySun, 31 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTWHY IS SEXTING SO COMMON FOR TEENS TODAY?WHY IS SEXTING SO COMMON FOR TEENS TODAY? Considered to be the act of sending sexually explicit message and or nude or semi nude photos electronically Most common forms of distribution: • Text messages • E-mail • Face book • MySpace Incidents across the country law enforcement have been called out recently to investigate sexting-related crimes by dozens of teens in many states. •Michigan-At least 10 students were suspended from High school in October for spreading a nude cell phone picture of a class mate. •New York-Police a charge a 16 year old boy allegedly enticing a 15 year old girl to text him sexually explicit photos and a movie of herself that he then forward to friends. •Seattle- Two cheer leaders were suspended recently when nude pictures of them spread through their school via cell phone. •Texas- A 13 years old boy was arrested on charges after he receive a nude picture of an eight grade student on his cell. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnosexting,texting,wrong thinking,teens,cell phone picturesWHY IS SEXTING SO COMMON FOR TEENS TODAY? Considered to be the act of sending sexually explicit message and or nude or semi nude photos electronically Moshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/24/dealing-with-bullying-among-high-school-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/24/dealing-with-bullying-among-high-school-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/24/dealing-with-bullying-among-high-school-teensSun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTDEALING WITH BULLYING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL TEENSBullying Is a Big Problem Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its receiving end. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing. Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies pick on the people they think don't fit in, maybe because of how they look, how they act (for example, kids who are shy and withdrawn), their race or religion, or because the bullies think their target may be gay or lesbian. Some bullies attack their targets physically, which can mean anything from shoving or tripping to punching or hitting, or even sexual assault. Others use psychological control or verbal insults to put themselves in charge. For example, people in popular groups or cliques often bully people they categorize as different by excluding them or gossiping about them (psychological bullying). They may also taunt or tease their targets (verbal bullying). Verbal bullying can also involve sending cruel instant or email messages or even posting insults about a person on a website — practices that are known as cyberbullying. Who Bullies? Both guys and girls can be bullies. Bullies may be outgoing and aggressive. Or a bully can appear reserved on the surface, but may try to manipulate people in subtle, deceptive ways, like anonymously starting a damaging rumor just to see what happens. Many bullies share some common characteristics. They like to dominate others and are generally focused on themselves. They often have poor social skills and poor social judgment. Sometimes they have no feelings of empathy or caring toward other people. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,BULLYING,LESBIANS,HOMOSEXUALITY,BI-SEXUALITYBullying Is a Big Problem Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/17/dealing-with-bullying-among-high-school-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/17/dealing-with-bullying-among-high-school-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/17/dealing-with-bullying-among-high-school-teensSun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTDEALING WITH BULLYING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL TEENSBullying Is a Big Problem Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its receiving end. Yet because parents, teachers, and other adults don't always see it, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get. Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing. Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies pick on the people they think don't fit in, maybe because of how they look, how they act (for example, kids who are shy and withdrawn), their race or religion, or because the bullies think their target may be gay or lesbian. Some bullies attack their targets physically, which can mean anything from shoving or tripping to punching or hitting, or even sexual assault. Others use psychological control or verbal insults to put themselves in charge. For example, people in popular groups or cliques often bully people they categorize as different by excluding them or gossiping about them (psychological bullying). They may also taunt or tease their targets (verbal bullying). Verbal bullying can also involve sending cruel instant or email messages or even posting insults about a person on a website — practices that are known as cyberbullying. Who Bullies? Both guys and girls can be bullies. Bullies may be outgoing and aggressive. Or a bully can appear reserved on the surface, but may try to manipulate people in subtle, deceptive ways, like anonymously starting a damaging rumor just to see what happens. Many bullies share some common characteristics. They like to dominate others and are generally focused on themselves. They often have poor social skills and poor social judgment. Sometimes they have no feelings of empathy or caring toward other people. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENS,BULLYING,LESBIANS,HOMOSEXUALITY,BI-SEXUALITYBullying Is a Big Problem Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/10/homosexual-lesbians-bisexual-heterosexual-and-drug-abuse-among-high-school-teensSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/10/homosexual-lesbians-bisexual-heterosexual-and-drug-abuse-among-high-school-teens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/10/homosexual-lesbians-bisexual-heterosexual-and-drug-abuse-among-high-school-teensSun, 10 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTHomosexual, Lesbians, Bisexual, Heterosexual and Drug Abuse among High School TeensThough overall usage rates have decreased in recent years, drug and alcohol abuse among teenagers remains a cause for concern in the United States. The problem is particularly acute among certain high-risk demographic groups – one of which is comprised of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens. A study by Dr. Michael P. Marshal of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center revealed that LGBT teens are 190 percent more likely to use drugs and alcohol than are heterosexual teens, and that the usage rate is even higher among certain subgroups. For example, Marshal’s study, which was published in the April 2008 edition of the journal Addiction, documented that the prevalence of drug or alcohol use among bisexual youth is 340 percent greater than the rate among straight teens. Among lesbian youth, the number rises to 400 percent. Discrimination & Victimization Marshal, whose team analyzed data that had been collected during 18 studies between 1994 and 2006, attributed the spike in drug and alcohol use among LGBT teens to the considerable societal pressures faced by the members of this demographic group. “Homophobia, discrimination and victimization are largely what are responsible for these substance use disparities in young gay people,” Marshal said in a March 25, 2008 press release that was posted on the Addiction website. “History shows that when marginalized groups are oppressed and do not have equal opportunities and equal rights, they suffer. Our results show that gay youth are clearly no exception.” This report is about the failure of government teacher and administrators, to fulfill their obligation to ensure that all youth enjoy their right to education in an environment where they are protected from discrimination, harassment, and violence... Gay youth spend an inordinate amount of energy plotting … how to become invisible so they will not be verbally and physically attacked. …No child should have to go to school in survival mode. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoHOMOSEXUALITY,LESBIANS,BISEXUAL,HETEROSEXUAL,DRUG ABUSEThough overall usage rates have decreased in recent years, drug and alcohol abuse among teenagers remains a cause for concern in the United States. The problemhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/03/why-do-some-teens-grow-up-to-do-bad-things-pt-2Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/03/why-do-some-teens-grow-up-to-do-bad-things-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/10/03/why-do-some-teens-grow-up-to-do-bad-things-pt-2Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTWHY DO SOME TEENS GROW UP TO DO BAD THINGS? PT 2All the binge drinking, drugs, sex, staying up late, rebellion, rap, spray painting, violence, getting arrested, getting done for stealing. What is about teens that turn them that way? I know that they are rebelling some of them but psychologically why do teens turn out that way? Just in case you wanted to know because that's how I was as a teen. I might have been that way maybe because of my mum and dads divorce and I didn't have good male role models in life besides what I see on T.V. But this is a website for best answers and I want your analogue is to why this happens to most teens over all. I just want to know why you think they do all this for? Is it within our nature to being bad? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker I don't think you are going to find a simple answer to your question. However, I think teenagers are naturally curious and like to try things out - to find out what happens when you break the rules, have your first drink or first cigarette. What happens after that probably depends on a combination of their personality type, experiences and the people that they have around them. For some it's a cry for attention. Others want to feel accepted by their peers. Some want to assert their independence. The ones who take it to extreme however, probably enjoy the element of risk that comes with their behaviour. There's something thrilling about doing something illegal for the first time and not getting caught. Most will grow out of it soon enough. Unfortunately, some don't. The truly frightening thing though - ask any teenager why they're acting like this and they'll tell you that they don't know. It's only something that can be explained with hindsight. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoBINGE DRINKING,DRUGS,SEX,REBELLION,GANG VIOLENCEAll the binge drinking, drugs, sex, staying up late, rebellion, rap, spray painting, violence, getting arrested, getting done for stealing. What is about teenshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/19/why-do-some-teens-grow-to-do-bad-thingsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/19/why-do-some-teens-grow-to-do-bad-things/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/19/why-do-some-teens-grow-to-do-bad-thingsSun, 19 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTWHY DO SOME TEENS GROW TO DO BAD THINGSAll the binge drinking, drugs, sex, staying up late, rebellion, rap, spray painting, violence, getting arrested, getting done for stealing. What is about teens that turn them that way? I know that they are rebelling some of them but psychologically why do teens turn out that way? Just in case you wanted to know because that's how I was as a teen. I might have been that way maybe because of my mum and dads divorce and I didn't have good male role models in life besides what I see on T.V. But this is a website for best answers and I want your analogue is to why this happens to most teens over all. I just want to know why you think they do all this for? Is it within our nature to being bad? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker I don't think you are going to find a simple answer to your question. However, I think teenagers are naturally curious and like to try things out - to find out what happens when you break the rules, have your first drink or first cigarette. What happens after that probably depends on a combination of their personality type, experiences and the people that they have around them. For some it's a cry for attention. Others want to feel accepted by their peers. Some want to assert their independence. The ones who take it to extreme however, probably enjoy the element of risk that comes with their behaviour. There's something thrilling about doing something illegal for the first time and not getting caught. Most will grow out of it soon enough. Unfortunately, some don't. The truly frightening thing though - ask any teenager why they're acting like this and they'll tell you that they don't know. It's only something that can be explained with hindsight. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoDRUGS,SEX,WRONG INFLUENCE,BAD CHOICES,GANGAll the binge drinking, drugs, sex, staying up late, rebellion, rap, spray painting, violence, getting arrested, getting done for stealing. What is about teenshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/12/why-are-teens-so-influenced-by-older-gang-membersSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/12/why-are-teens-so-influenced-by-older-gang-members/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/12/why-are-teens-so-influenced-by-older-gang-membersSun, 12 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTWHY ARE TEENS SO INFLUENCED BY OLDER GANG MEMBERS?Don't lose teens to group crime Sunday, August 22, 2010 The State of New Jersey put away a 14-year-old girl for 20 years last week. Sharara Carter was barely 14, hanging out in a rowhouse in Camden, when somehow she got involved in a gang-related incident in February that culminated with the kidnapping, torture and murder of Michael Hawkins, 23, of Mount Holly, and Muriah Huff, 18, of Cinnaminson. The victims were beaten, stabbed, shot, stripped and buried in shallow backyard graves. Huff was beaten with a chair until it fell apart, prosecutors said, and suffocated with a plastic bag a death the prosecution called "heinous," "cruel," and "depraved." Ten individuals, including a Deptford Township 18-year-old, are charged in connection with some of the offenses. Sharara who admitted her role as decoy and would-be slayer is the youngest. That's scary. And it creates lots of questions about the group mentality that leads to crimes like this one. We're not questioning Sharara Carter's sentence, or her involvement here. There are always "bad apples" among young people, capable of horrible acts. But few 14-year-olds are hardened gang members, and fewer still, we'd have to believe, would initiate or participate in such brutal activities if it were not for the contagion, the corrupting influence, of a group of mostly older teens and young adults. If our schools, our elected leaders, our criminal justice system and our families are not prepared to intervene earlier, they'd better be prepared to figure out what to do with Shahara Carter and many more children who will be locked up for violent crimes. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoYOUNG TEENS,INFLUENCED,OLDER GANG MEMBERS,ILLICIT DRUGS,VIOLENCEDon't lose teens to group crime Sunday, August 22, 2010 The State of New Jersey put away a 14-year-old girl for 20 years last week. Sharara Carter was barehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/05/why-are-teens-so-influenced-by-older-gang-membersSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/05/why-are-teens-so-influenced-by-older-gang-members/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/09/05/why-are-teens-so-influenced-by-older-gang-membersSun, 05 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTWHY ARE TEENS SO INFLUENCED BY OLDER GANG MEMBERS?Don't lose teens to group crime Sunday, August 22, 2010 The State of New Jersey put away a 14-year-old girl for 20 years last week. Sharara Carter was barely 14, hanging out in a rowhouse in Camden, when somehow she got involved in a gang-related incident in February that culminated with the kidnapping, torture and murder of Michael Hawkins, 23, of Mount Holly, and Muriah Huff, 18, of Cinnaminson. The victims were beaten, stabbed, shot, stripped and buried in shallow backyard graves. Huff was beaten with a chair until it fell apart, prosecutors said, and suffocated with a plastic bag a death the prosecution called "heinous," "cruel," and "depraved." Ten individuals, including a Deptford Township 18-year-old, are charged in connection with some of the offenses. Sharara who admitted her role as decoy and would-be slayer is the youngest. That's scary. And it creates lots of questions about the group mentality that leads to crimes like this one. We're not questioning Sharara Carter's sentence, or her involvement here. There are always "bad apples" among young people, capable of horrible acts. But few 14-year-olds are hardened gang members, and fewer still, we'd have to believe, would initiate or participate in such brutal activities if it were not for the contagion, the corrupting influence, of a group of mostly older teens and young adults. If our schools, our elected leaders, our criminal justice system and our families are not prepared to intervene earlier, they'd better be prepared to figure out what to do with Shahara Carter and many more children who will be locked up for violent crimes. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoYOUNG TEENS,INFLUENCED,OLDER GANG MEMBERS,ILLICIT DRUGS,VIOLENCEDon't lose teens to group crime Sunday, August 22, 2010 The State of New Jersey put away a 14-year-old girl for 20 years last week. Sharara Carter was barehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/29/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/29/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/29/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMTTHE STRUGGLE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE WITH GANG VIOLENCE, DRUGS, AND MUSICDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, form an allegiance for a common purpose, and are involved in delinquent or criminal activity. This definition is simple and functional. The gang may range from a loose knit group of individuals who hang around together and commit crimes together, to a formal organization with a leader or ruling council, gang colors, gang identifiers, and a gang name. Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Young people join gangs for a variety of reasons, some of which are the same reasons children join other pro-social groups such as 4-H and Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. The media have been saturated, in recent years, with articles on the troubles of today's teens: drugs, drinking, dropping out, pregnancy, gangs, violence in the schools, sexually transmitted diseases, poverty, racism, running away, suicide, AIDS, illiteracy, truancy. Today, personal frustration, failure, and fear are more likely to be contributing factors. "Nobody is listening, and nobody really cares," says Angie, 18. Violence and fear Overwhelmingly, students at Newton High point to violence and racism in school as their primary concerns. Their fears closely parallel the concerns expressed by teens nationwide. According to a study by the American Still, teenagers are most commonly perceived by the public as perpetrators of crime, according to an Oct. 1993 Gallup/CNN poll. Adults actually commit more crimes, statistics show; but criminal activity by youth, increasingly armed and more violent, invokes more fear, the poll showed. However, teens themselves are subject to fear of their peers. Many admit being afraid, at times, of even going to school. (A 1993 survey of 65,000 teens showed that 37 percent feel unsafe in school -- up from 22 percent in 1989.) 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoGANG,VIOLENCE,DRUGS,MUSIC,SEXDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/22/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/22/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/22/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSun, 22 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMTTHE STRUGGLE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE WITH GANG VIOLENCE, DRUGS, AND MUSICDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, form an allegiance for a common purpose, and are involved in delinquent or criminal activity. This definition is simple and functional. The gang may range from a loose knit group of individuals who hang around together and commit crimes together, to a formal organization with a leader or ruling council, gang colors, gang identifiers, and a gang name. Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Young people join gangs for a variety of reasons, some of which are the same reasons children join other pro-social groups such as 4-H and Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. The media have been saturated, in recent years, with articles on the troubles of today's teens: drugs, drinking, dropping out, pregnancy, gangs, violence in the schools, sexually transmitted diseases, poverty, racism, running away, suicide, AIDS, illiteracy, truancy. Today, personal frustration, failure, and fear are more likely to be contributing factors. "Nobody is listening, and nobody really cares," says Angie, 18. Violence and fear Overwhelmingly, students at Newton High point to violence and racism in school as their primary concerns. Their fears closely parallel the concerns expressed by teens nationwide. According to a study by the American Still, teenagers are most commonly perceived by the public as perpetrators of crime, according to an Oct. 1993 Gallup/CNN poll. Adults actually commit more crimes, statistics show; but criminal activity by youth, increasingly armed and more violent, invokes more fear, the poll showed. However, teens themselves are subject to fear of their peers. Many admit being afraid, at times, of even going to school. (A 1993 survey of 65,000 teens showed that 37 percent feel unsafe in school -- up from 22 percent in 1989.) 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoGANG,VIOLENCE,DRUGS,MUSIC,SEXDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/15/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/15/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/15/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMTTHE STRUGGLE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE WITH GANG VIOLENCE, DRUGS, AND MUSICDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, form an allegiance for a common purpose, and are involved in delinquent or criminal activity. This definition is simple and functional. The gang may range from a loose knit group of individuals who hang around together and commit crimes together, to a formal organization with a leader or ruling council, gang colors, gang identifiers, and a gang name. Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Young people join gangs for a variety of reasons, some of which are the same reasons children join other pro-social groups such as 4-H and Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. The media have been saturated, in recent years, with articles on the troubles of today's teens: drugs, drinking, dropping out, pregnancy, gangs, violence in the schools, sexually transmitted diseases, poverty, racism, running away, suicide, AIDS, illiteracy, truancy. Today, personal frustration, failure, and fear are more likely to be contributing factors. "Nobody is listening, and nobody really cares," says Angie, 18. Violence and fear Overwhelmingly, students at Newton High point to violence and racism in school as their primary concerns. Their fears closely parallel the concerns expressed by teens nationwide. According to a study by the American Still, teenagers are most commonly perceived by the public as perpetrators of crime, according to an Oct. 1993 Gallup/CNN poll. Adults actually commit more crimes, statistics show; but criminal activity by youth, increasingly armed and more violent, invokes more fear, the poll showed. However, teens themselves are subject to fear of their peers. Many admit being afraid, at times, of even going to school. (A 1993 survey of 65,000 teens showed that 37 percent feel unsafe in school -- up from 22 percent in 1989.) 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoGANG,VIOLENCE,DRUGS,MUSIC,SEXDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/08/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/08/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/08/the-struggle-young-people-have-with-gang-violence-drugs-and-musicSun, 08 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMTTHE STRUGGLE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE WITH GANG VIOLENCE, DRUGS, AND MUSICDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, form an allegiance for a common purpose, and are involved in delinquent or criminal activity. This definition is simple and functional. The gang may range from a loose knit group of individuals who hang around together and commit crimes together, to a formal organization with a leader or ruling council, gang colors, gang identifiers, and a gang name. Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Young people join gangs for a variety of reasons, some of which are the same reasons children join other pro-social groups such as 4-H and Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. The media have been saturated, in recent years, with articles on the troubles of today's teens: drugs, drinking, dropping out, pregnancy, gangs, violence in the schools, sexually transmitted diseases, poverty, racism, running away, suicide, AIDS, illiteracy, truancy. Today, personal frustration, failure, and fear are more likely to be contributing factors. "Nobody is listening, and nobody really cares," says Angie, 18. Violence and fear Overwhelmingly, students at Newton High point to violence and racism in school as their primary concerns. Their fears closely parallel the concerns expressed by teens nationwide. According to a study by the American Still, teenagers are most commonly perceived by the public as perpetrators of crime, according to an Oct. 1993 Gallup/CNN poll. Adults actually commit more crimes, statistics show; but criminal activity by youth, increasingly armed and more violent, invokes more fear, the poll showed. However, teens themselves are subject to fear of their peers. Many admit being afraid, at times, of even going to school. (A 1993 survey of 65,000 teens showed that 37 percent feel unsafe in school -- up from 22 percent in 1989.) 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoGANG,VIOLENCE,DRUGS,MUSIC,SEXDefinition of Gangs: The law enforcement’s definition of a gang is three or more individuals, juveniles and or adults, who associate on a continuous basis, forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/01/the-cause-and-effects-of-outraged-anger-in-teens-and-young-adultsYouthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/01/the-cause-and-effects-of-outraged-anger-in-teens-and-young-adults/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/08/01/the-cause-and-effects-of-outraged-anger-in-teens-and-young-adultsSun, 01 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMTTHE CAUSE AND EFFECTS OF OUTRAGED ANGER IN TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTSTEENS SPEAKING OUT Teens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issues without being discriminated about their way of thinking. Also to assist our youth with Thought Management. What makes some teenagers display angry and aggressive behavior, while others are calm and in control? A growing number of scientists are looking at the same area of the brain that is involved in A.D.D. and A.D.H.D., the delicate limbic system. Research demonstrates alterations of function in the limbic system causes changes in emotional responses as rage, fear, reasoning, and impulse control. The limbic system located deep in the brain's interior is associated with the roots of anxiety, panic, and fear. The limbic system stays in overdrive due to an excessive production of sex hormones. The teen years are a time of continuous changes in brain chemistry. Serotonin is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter, a chemical that transmits electrical impulses in the brain from one neuron to another. If there is a defect in the serotonin processing in the brain, impulsive or violent behavior results. Serotonin enables impulses in the brain to harmonize. Serotonin-producing cells send out over five hundred thousand connections to cells in every part of the brain. Serotonin is the only neurotransmitter that is able to do that. The prefrontal cortex is an organizational part of the brain. If there is an injury in that area one of the outcomes is impulsive, uncontrollable, and violent behavior. For teens, the best serotonin source we use 5-HTP or 5-hydroxtryptophan. The formula, Teen Link, is specially formulated for the overactive teen's brain. Teen Link contains a balance of 5-HTP, GABA, Glutamine, Tyrosine, Taurine, and B6. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANGER,RAGE,DISRUPTING TEENS,DESTROYING PROPERTY,ABUSIVE TEENSTEENS SPEAKING OUT Teens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/25/the-cause-and-effects-of-outraged-anger-in-teens-and-young-adultsYouthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/25/the-cause-and-effects-of-outraged-anger-in-teens-and-young-adults/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/25/the-cause-and-effects-of-outraged-anger-in-teens-and-young-adultsSun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMTTHE CAUSE AND EFFECTS OF OUTRAGED ANGER IN TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTSTEENS SPEAKING OUT Teens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issues without being discriminated about their way of thinking. Also to assist our youth with Thought Management. What makes some teenagers display angry and aggressive behavior, while others are calm and in control? A growing number of scientists are looking at the same area of the brain that is involved in A.D.D. and A.D.H.D., the delicate limbic system. Research demonstrates alterations of function in the limbic system causes changes in emotional responses as rage, fear, reasoning, and impulse control. The limbic system located deep in the brain's interior is associated with the roots of anxiety, panic, and fear. The limbic system stays in overdrive due to an excessive production of sex hormones. The teen years are a time of continuous changes in brain chemistry. Serotonin is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter, a chemical that transmits electrical impulses in the brain from one neuron to another. If there is a defect in the serotonin processing in the brain, impulsive or violent behavior results. Serotonin enables impulses in the brain to harmonize. Serotonin-producing cells send out over five hundred thousand connections to cells in every part of the brain. Serotonin is the only neurotransmitter that is able to do that. The prefrontal cortex is an organizational part of the brain. If there is an injury in that area one of the outcomes is impulsive, uncontrollable, and violent behavior. For teens, the best serotonin source we use 5-HTP or 5-hydroxtryptophan. The formula, Teen Link, is specially formulated for the overactive teen's brain. Teen Link contains a balance of 5-HTP, GABA, Glutamine, Tyrosine, Taurine, and B6. 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoANGER,RAGE,DISRUPTING TEENS,DESTROYING PROPERTY,ABUSIVE TEENSTEENS SPEAKING OUT Teens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/18/teens-speaking-out-talent-showSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/18/teens-speaking-out-talent-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/18/teens-speaking-out-talent-showSun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT TALENT SHOWOur goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our communities and give them opportunity to share their gift on blog talk radio teens speaking out for 90 seconds. There will be teens chosen to be a part of the talent show and the winners will received (1st place-five hours of studio time in Atlanta, GA, (value at $500.) and 2nd place- an opportunity to play their song, rap or spoken word on our show during each weekly broadcast for 4 weeks; (value at $400). Also (3rd place-an opportunity to be a part of the musical play; “What About the Children”. It will also create career opportunities in the areas of Sound and Lighting engineers, Music Directors, Video editors, Video Camera operators, Carpentry, Advertising and Promotion persons, stage directors and media Directors. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoMUSIC,ACTING,RAPPING,VIDEO EDITOR,MUSIC DIRECTOROur goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our commhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/11/teens-speaking-out-talent-showSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/11/teens-speaking-out-talent-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/07/11/teens-speaking-out-talent-showSun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT TALENT SHOWOur goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our communities and give them opportunity to share their gift on blog talk radio teens speaking out for 90 seconds. There will be teens chosen to be a part of the talent show and the winners will received (1st place-five hours of studio time in Atlanta, GA, (value at $500.) and 2nd place- an opportunity to play their song, rap or spoken word on our show during each weekly broadcast for 4 weeks; (value at $400). Also (3rd place-an opportunity to be a part of the musical play; “What About the Children”. It will also create career opportunities in the areas of Sound and Lighting engineers, Music Directors, Video editors, Video Camera operators, Carpentry, Advertising and Promotion persons, stage directors and media Directors. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoMUSIC,ACTING,RAPPING,VIDEO EDITOR,MUSIC DIRECTOROur goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our commhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/27/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-tSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/27/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-t/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/27/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-tSun, 27 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT FINAL AUDITIONOur goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our communities and give them opportunity to share their gift on blog talk radio teens speaking out for 90 seconds. There will be teens chosen to be a part of the talent show and the winners will received (1st place-five hours of studio time in Atlanta, GA, (value at $500.) and 2nd place- an opportunity to play their song, rap or spoken word on our show during each weekly broadcast for 4 weeks; (value at $400). Also (3rd place-an opportunity to be a part of the musical play; “What About the Children”. It will also create career opportunities in the areas of Sound and Lighting engineers, Music Directors, Video editors, Video Camera operators, Carpentry, Advertising and Promotion persons, stage directors and media Directors. NO PROFANITY ALLOW 01:01:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSINGING,ACTING,RAP,THE SPOKEN WORDS,MUSICOur goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our commhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/25/the-impact-of-student-behavioral-problems-in-large-classroomsSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/25/the-impact-of-student-behavioral-problems-in-large-classrooms/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/25/the-impact-of-student-behavioral-problems-in-large-classroomsFri, 25 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMTTHE IMPACT OF STUDENT BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN LARGE CLASSROOMS:TEENS SPEAKING OUT RADIO BLOG ON LOCATION at ZOIN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1201 HIGHLAND AVE ALBANY, GA DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 25TH 2010 TIME: 1PM-3PM www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out or dial in to listen at 646-716-6058 THE IMPACT OF STUDENT BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN LARGE CLASSROOMS: -Teacher shortage -Overcrowding -Shortage of class materials, books, and computers -Ability to remain focused in class -Behavioral problems: 1. Drugs and alcohol 2. Gangs (ages between 14 & 28) what happen after age 28. Where are they now? 3. Teenage Pregnancy 4. Sex among dating teens 5. School drop out rate in crowded classes ALL TEENS IN THE ALBANY AND SURROUNING AREAS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US ON LOCATION 02:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTeacher shortage,Ability to remain focused in class,Behavioral problems,Drugs and alcohol,School drop out rate in crowded classesTEENS SPEAKING OUT RADIO BLOG ON LOCATION at ZOIN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1201 HIGHLAND AVE ALBANY, GA DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 25TH 2010 TIME: 1PM-3PM www.bloghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/20/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-tSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/20/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-t/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/20/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-tSun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT AUDITION Our goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our communities and give them opportunity to share their gift on blog talk radio teens speaking out for 90 seconds. There will be teens chosen to be a part of the talent show and the winners will received (1st place-five hours of studio time in Atlanta, GA, (value at $500.) and 2nd place- an opportunity to play their song, rap or spoken word on our show during each weekly broadcast for 4 weeks; (value at $400). Also (3rd place-an opportunity to be a part of the musical play; “What About the Children”. It will also create career opportunities in the areas of Sound and Lighting engineers, Music Directors, Video editors, Video Camera operators, Carpentry, Advertising and Promotion persons, stage directors and media Directors. NO PROFANITY ALLOW 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoSINGING,MUSIC,ACTING,RAP,SPOKEN WORDSOur goal is to give our teens an opportunity to express their talent through singing, acting, rap, and the spoken word. This show is to find talent in our commhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/13/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/13/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-body/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/13/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySun, 13 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT CONCERNING TYPES OF MUSIC AND THE EFFECT ON THE BODYTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but looking for ways to overcome their situation without being discriminated. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoPEERS,MUSIC,SEXUALITY,FAMILY,DEPRESSIONTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but lookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/06/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/06/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-body/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/06/06/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySun, 06 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT CONCERNING TYPES OF MUSIC AND THE EFFECT ON THE BODYTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but looking for ways to overcome their situation without being discriminated. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoPEERS,MUSIC,SEXUALITY,FAMILY,DEPRESSIONTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but lookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/30/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/30/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-body/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/30/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySun, 30 May 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT CONCERNING TYPES OF MUSIC AND THE EFFECT ON THE BODYTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but looking for ways to overcome their situation without being discriminated. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoPEERS,MUSIC,SEXUALITY,FAMILY,DEPRESSIONTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but lookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/23/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/23/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-body/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/23/teens-speaking-out-concerning-types-of-music-and-the-effect-on-the-bodySun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUT CONCERNING TYPES OF MUSIC AND THE EFFECT ON THE BODYTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but looking for ways to overcome their situation without being discriminated. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoPEERS,MUSIC,SEXUALITY,FAMILY,DEPRESSIONTeens and young adults who has issues concerning their family, peers, sexuality,depression, school, music, emotional dealing with their way of thinking but lookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/16/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/16/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/16/teen-speaking-outSun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/09/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/09/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/09/teen-speaking-outSun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/02/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/02/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/05/02/teen-speaking-outSun, 02 May 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/25/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/25/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/25/teen-speaking-outSun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/18/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/18/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/18/teen-speaking-outSun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/11/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/11/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/11/teen-speaking-outSun, 11 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/04/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/04/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/04/04/teen-speaking-outSun, 04 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/28/teen-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/28/teen-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/28/teen-speaking-outSun, 28 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEEN SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEEN ISSUES,TEEN SOLUTIONS,TEEN SUPPORT,TEEN SPEAKING OUT,I NEED SOMEONE TO LISTENTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/21/teens-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/21/teens-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/21/teens-speaking-outSun, 21 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program 00:45:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTEENAGE PREGNANCY,SUICIDE,DATE RAPE,DRUG ABUSE AMONG THE TEENS,PARENTIAL CONFLICTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/12/teens-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/12/teens-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/12/teens-speaking-outFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMTTEENS SPEAKING OUTTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their environments but looking for ways to overcome their dilemna without discrimination. We allow youth to speak out concerning how they feel about this situation. We offer solution thru a thought management program 00:30:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoOVERCOMING DRUG,GANG VIOLENCE,WHO REALLY LOVE ME,I NEED SOME TO CARE,I NEED HELPTeens and young Adults who have issues concerning their home, parent, school, peer pressure, sex, gangs, violence, drugs, teen pregnancies, suicide and their enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/08/teens-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/08/teens-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/08/teens-speaking-outMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTeens Speaking outTeens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issues without being discriminated about their way of thinking. Also to assist our youth with Thought Management. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTeens solution,Young Adults pain,Teens trouble,Dating relationship,Teens struggleTeens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issueshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/01/teens-speaking-outSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/01/teens-speaking-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/teens-speaking-out/2010/03/01/teens-speaking-outMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTeens Speaking OutTeens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issues without being discriminated about their way of thinking. Also to assist our youth with Thought Management. 01:00:00TEENS SPEAKING OUTnoTeens Anger,Mentoring teens,At-Risk Youth,Peer pressure,missunderstoodTeens and young adults in search of personal identification about self and other issues that they faced daily in this world but willing to discuss these issues