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Rapper
50 Cent is a hot property. He is idolized by millions of young
men. For some teenagers he is the closest thing they have
to a father; but what kind of a role model is Fiddy? His gangsta
lifestyle is well known, but what does the man himself say
about the responsibilities of fatherhood?
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Your
new life on campus. Many call it the best years of your life.
No parents, no curfew, no authority — basically no rules.
College is four years of football games, fraternity parties,
late nights leading to hangovers, and maybe some calculus
homework (in case the parents ask).
Can
You Keep Your Faith in College? |
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Young
men have been interested in pictures of naked women since
ancient times; pornographic mosaics have been found in Roman
homes. It comes as no surprise that 21st century boys aren't
using the computer just to play games. In increasing numbers,
they're using it to access X-rated websites.
Young
Men and Web Porn |
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When
I bought my new computer I was pleasantly surprised to find
that it came with a webcam. The novelty quickly wore off,
and it was soon packed away. However, it now appears that
webcams are posing a danger to unsuspecting teenagers.
Webcam
Danger: Who's Watching? |
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Most
people associate Hill Harper with Hollywood. But he is just
as comfortable in a school auditorium, rousing groups of students
with his unique style of real-life wisdom. Having addressed
thousands of school school students over the years, Hill is
ready to take his message to a wider audience.
Letters
to a Young Brother |
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The US
Senate has designated June as National Internet Safety month,
calling on Internet safety organizations, law enforcement,
educators, community leaders, parents, and volunteers to increase
their efforts to raise the level of awareness regarding the
need for online safety.
Keeping
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Most
people think the average teenager isn’t capable of much
beyond hanging with their friends and wasting time. But Zach
Hunter isn’t your average teenager. He's only fifteen,
but he's working to end slavery in the world — and he's
making changes that affect millions of people.
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the Change |
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Social
networking sites that attract millions of users are raising
concerns that young people are unwittingly providing material
for potential abusers. Authorities are alarmed at how children
are using sites such as MySpace to display personal details
and intimate photos of themselves.
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MySpace a Safe Place? |
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Hollywood
has been quick to collaborate with the $10 billion-a-year
electronic gaming industry, resulting in movies based on video
games. This rapidly expanding industry is causing many concerned
parents to ask — what are the negative impacts, or is
it just harmless fun?
What
Every Parent Needs to Know About Video Games |
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Listen
up, dads! Your teen is talking to you! Your teen is depending
on you for steady faithfulness, love, and guidance. And because
teens often find words elusive and expression difficult, they
probably haven’t told you the things they wish you somehow
automatically knew.
Dad,
If You Only Knew... |
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You want
a relationship? You want all the stuff you see on TV and the
movies? The hot bod, the steamy sex life, the romance, the
whole deal. Okay, then are you ready for the responsibility
and investment that it takes to have a relationship? It’s
the battle of getting what you want verses paying the price.
Dateable:
Are You? Are They? |
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One-liners.
The jokes are known for little more than eliciting a groan
or two from you. But with this handy booklet for teens, one-liners
become a handy tool. These quotes, questions, and statements
will cut to the chase and spark the, "Hmmm... I never
thought of that before!" section of your gray matter.
One-Liner
Wisdom for Today's Guys |
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There's
too much to do and not enough time. You've got school, homework,
job, friends, parties, and family on top of everything else.
You're totally stressed out. You feel as if your life is out
of control. How can teenagers deal with the pressures of every
day life?
The
7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teenagers |
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Let's
face it — parents don't get it. Or at least that's what
many teenaged children think. Most teens think their parents
don't know anything about life — especially not teen
life. As a result, they stay quiet, ignore their parents’
advice, or argue and yell. But it doesn’t have to be
this way.
Stupid
Parents: Why They Just Don't Understand and How You Can Help |
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Who are
you and what do you want to be? When you were younger you
wanted to "be like Mike." Or maybe you wanted to
be a famous rock star or actress. But now you're "grown
up" and have traded your childhood dreams for the harsher
realities of life. And yet you feel so lost.
Don't
Forget to Dream: Pursuing a Life That Matters |
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We may
never fully understand teenagers, but we can learn more about
them with Youth Culture 101. Cultural analyst and adolescent
expert, Walt Mueller, shares research and trends to help you
better understand your students and minister to them more
effectively in their ever-changing world.
Understanding
Youth Culture |
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Pride tells the story of an African-American swim team in one of Philadelphia's roughest neighborhoods.
Pride |
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A basketball player has his knowledge of race, prejudice, and friendship
tested on the tough, urban streets of Newark NJ.
Rock
The Paint |
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The struggle
for purity is intense. A college student himself, Joe Knable
knows the great effort it takes for holiness.
Sex
and the Single Guy |
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Let's
be honest. Every guy struggles with it. Many men view it as a way of escape from sexual
sin.
The
M Word |
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