Video Games Tied To Sexism In Teenagers, Says Study
A new study published by French and US researchers might give you one more reason to cut down the time your kid spends playing video games.
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A new study published by French and US researchers might give you one more reason to cut down the time your kid spends playing video games.
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Two thirds of Dutch 9 to 12 year olds are regularly confronted with graphic, sexual images online, according to research by Rutgers knowledge institute and broadcaster NOS.
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At least half of middle and high schoolers have experienced some form of harassment. Read the article here.
In April, A new film exposing the issues of pornography addiction and it’s effect on civilization will be released online and in select theaters. The film, “Porn Addiction: Chasing The Cardboard Butterfly,” features narration by Metallica frontman James Hetfield. Read the full article here.
From the article on YouthWorker.com by Julia Feeser:
“If teens argue that watching porn is better than actually having sex, they need to understand that if they are waiting to have sex, pornography will hinder their journey.”
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Fight The New Drug shares five things that the new Fifty Shades Darker movie teaches about sex, and why you should avoid it. Read the full article here.
Mass Effect Andromeda, the latest installment in the popular Mass Effect video game series, is to include full nudity and realistic sex scenes. Read the full article here.
Twenty percent of teens admit to texting nude or semi-nude photos of themselves to others. Get information and tips for discussing sexting with teens, whether they’re sending, receiving — or both.
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Kristen Hatton shares helpful, gospel-centered ways to address walk with your children if they struggle with eating disorders. Read the full article here.
Sheriff Tracey Murphree shares a list of things to look for if you think your teen is in an abusive relationship. Read the full article here.
The church of England is facing lots of division over their recent report regarding the doctrine of same-sex relationships within the church. Read the full article here.
Recently, South Dakota and Virginia both declared pornography to be a public health crisis. Read the full article here.
Love — or infatuation, at least — is part of school, whether we want it to be or not. It’s often school that gives us our first crush, our first dance-induced cold sweat, and that first bitter taste of heartbreak. So should we talk about it in schools?
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Teenage abuse and assault victims tend to be less likely than adults to ask for help, said Annette Scott, director of advocacy at S.A.F.E House in Henderson. Read the article here.
A couple years back, Actor Russell Brand shared a video talking about the damaging nature of pornography. In a new video, Brand speaks out again and raises awareness of it’s negative effects on intimacy and relationships. Read the full article here.
Makeup brands make history by hiring male ambassadors.
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Kara Powell helps those who are nervous about talking to their kids about sex in her blog for Fuller Youth Institute.
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Modern day romance is a fluid beast, and the expectations and demands of a rapidly changing culture have transformed the landscape of love. To examine those shifts, this article draws from a number of Barna studies and demographic data, including many from Barna Trends, and takes a peek at the changing dynamics of marriage and singleness, the trends toward premarital cohabitation, the impact of online dating and the possibilities of finding love at work.
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Pornhub recently launched their “Pornhub Sexual Wellness Center” in an attempt to provide healthy information regarding sex and sexuality, though many find it to be greatly insufficient when compared to the unhealthy information and narratives shared by the site as a whole. Read the full article here.
Counselor and social work Dawn Schatz shares information regarding teen dating violence in schools today. Read the full article here.