Teens

Scott Gilmore: It’s not just mine, either. Teen drinking is down, high school dropout rates have fallen. Why have they become so tediously responsible?

‘Missing out for me, specifically, that’s just like the worst thing’

Teens who binge drink could pack on nearly 15 kg of fat per year, according to recent research from the University of Waterloo.

The study suggests alcohol abuse in teens might be an overlooked factor in obesity levels. Based on survey results from Grade 12 students in Ontario and Alberta, researchers made “conservative” estimates on how much extra weight teens could potentially gain from drinking alcohol. Nearly 40 per cent of the students surveyed binge on alcohol (five or more drinks per occasion) at least once a month while more than 50 per cent drink moderately at least once a month.
Potential fat gain from binge drinking per year

Researchers found nearly 40 per cent of students binge drink at least once a month or more which, depending on the drink of choice and how often they drink, could add nearly 15 kg of fat per year

Like many literary heroes, the March sisters have found a 21st-century audience online

Daniel Handler is collecting romantic sob stories online to promote his latest book

Cigarette smoking plummets

Sociologist Amy Schalet on why it’s time to start having a new conversation with our kids

“Bullying” may be the accepted term for kid-on-kid brutality, but it’s seldom used among kids themselves

The BlackBerry maker has found devoted followers in text-messaging teenagers

A forward shift in sleep patterns may be a natural accompaniment to sexual maturation

This alternative-education advice (including how to get parents onside) is aimed at teens

Islam and atheism are on the rise while Christianity fades