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Fine Parents for Teen Drinking
The legal drinking age in the United States is 21, but surveys show that parties with alcohol have become common for underage teens. And often, the parents know the teens are drinking. Some communities are trying to hold the parents accountable for the underage drinking. Listen to learn how one county in Southern California is cracking down on teen drinking by fining parents.
Read MoreFewer Jobs for Teens in the Summer
The rate of summer jobs for teenagers has significantly decreased from the previous generation. There is a lot of disagreement about whether this decline is due to an overall lack of opportunity in the workforce, or laziness on behalf of the current generation. Listen to this story to hear from two struggling teenagers, a skeptical mother, and an economist as they discuss the many factors that go into the severe decline in summer jobs for high school students.
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Many teens care about what is happening in the world, but they typically hear news from an adult perspective. One California teen is changing that. Fifteen-year-old Olivia Seltzer publishes a daily newsletter in her own voice, targeting issues important to youth. She brings in diverse viewpoints through an editorial team comprising teens from around the world. Listen to hear why one young person gets up at very early every morning to offer her generation an alternative to mainstream news media.
Read MoreTeen Cyclist Reflects on His "Impossible Feat"
A California teenager has accomplished an extraordinary feat – biking from Alaska to Argentina. During his literal coming-of-age journey, the teen faced many challenges, like cycling in extreme heat and enduring painful injuries, but his determination to complete the long journey never wavered. Listen to hear stories from the young cyclist’s adventure, and find out what he thinks is necessary to achieve the impossible.
Read MoreCURRENT EVENT | August 14, 2015
Author John Green is called the Teen Whisperer. His novel, The Fault in our Stars, has sold over a million copies and his young adult novels have huge numbers of fans. Green’s 2009 novel, Paper Town, also focuses on the lives of teenagers and has been made into a movie. Listen to John Green and find out why he sees teenagers as inspirational.
Story Length: 10:11
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07/23/2015
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