Category: Teenagers and Adolescence

A Timeline of Teen Beauty Trends

A timeline of glitter and gloss, from the 1940s (Tangee!) to today (Fenty!).
Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School

Seventh and eighth graders in Malvern, Pa., impersonating their teachers posted disparaging, lewd, racist and homophobic videos in the first known mass attack of its kind in the U.S.
Teslas and Teens: Two Young Drivers Take the Wheel

Can my son learn from the example of the robot controlling the steering wheel? Or should it be the other way around?
Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad

Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se.
Is Social Media the New Tobacco?

Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, wants warning labels on the tech platforms, arguing that they are fueling a mental health crisis among teens.
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.
Why Are Tweens Buying Sol de Janeiro’s ‘Visibly Firming’ ‘Bum Bum’ Cream?

A scented lotion by the brand Sol de Janeiro is a hit among adolescents. Cue bafflement and concern from some adults.
What ‘Inside Out 2’ Teaches Us About Anxiety

A new emotion has taken over Riley’s teenage mind. And she has lessons for us all.
Law Enforcement Unit Formed to Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes

Agents from various federal agencies will focus on unauthorized candy-flavored and nicotine-laden vapes that have flooded the U.S. market from overseas.
Managing My Daughter’s Prom

Even with all the text chains and drama.
Need a New Cologne or Fragrance? Ask a Teen Boy.

Some Gen Z kids can’t seem to get enough of the luxury fragrances.
States Move to Ban Deepfake Nudes to Fight Sexually Explicit Images of Minors

Legislators in two dozen states are working on bills, or have passed laws, to combat A.I.-generated sexually explicit images of minors.