As Hall County prepares for another planned "teen takeover", Lt. Andre Sykes from the Henry County Police Department shares a ...

Why are adolescents so sensitive to their peers' behavior? And is this sensitivity necessarily negative, as the term peer ...

March is Teen Mental Wellness Month, and Tioga County Public Health is calling attention to the rising number of teens ...

University of Washington researchers say mixed-race teens are not more likely to give in to peer pressure, try drugs and get involved in gangs than white kids. That seems obvious, doesn’t it?

As children enter adolescence, peers become a dominant force in their lives. With adult supervision waning, teens look to agemates for guidance on how to act, think, and fit in. But who matters ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You’ve probably heard about the 100 deadliest days of summer for teen drivers. It can also be a season of intense peer pressure. Dr. Jennifer Baker talked to us about helping ...

Peer pressure may be a normal part of teen life, but, at times, the effects of peer pressure on a teenager may seem anything but normal. Peer pressure can affect a variety of aspects of a teen's life, ...

Any parent of a teen knows that the adolescent years can be bumpy, to say the least. They are filled with mood swings, hormone changes and oftentimes a lot of arguing. But don't be discouraged; it's ...

Many teens, especially boys, feel pressure to have sex before they are ready. According to research released this week, some 63 percent of teens believe that waiting to have sex is a good idea, but ...