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Adolescence

Adolescence - The period of development marked at the beginning by the onset of puberty and at the end of the attainment of physiological or psychological maturity.

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Ann Rose's Ultimate Birth Control Link Page The goal of this page is to provide extensive links to as much information as possible for individuals of all ages to make informed decisions about sexual activity and potential childbearing.  3/5
Are you an ALCOA - Adult Child of an Alcoholic. - Take this quiz and see just how much their drinking has affected your adult life. 2/5
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Averting Aids & HIV - AIDS & HIV information including news statistics young peoples section treatment and lots more.  4/5
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Birth Control and Contraception for Teenagers Contraception and birth control methods suitable for teens are described included the condom, the contraceptive pill, and injectable methods.  4/5
Boot Camps For Troubled Teens - Boot camps for troubled teens for parents who are looking for parent resources available for struggling teens. Get aware of information relating to teen boot camps alternatives with us. A US site. 3/5
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Bullying Online - Full of advice, information and related links. Good resource 4/5 
Coalition for Positive Sexuality - You have the right to complete and honest sex education. Demand information from your school, healthcare provider and parents. 3/5
DisabilityCentral - DATING! - Just the mention of this word can cause stress. When you have a disability or are dating someone with a disability, the stress is even greater. If this sounds like Your Experience, then come to THE DATING CHAT. All dating singles are welcome here. Pretty much all of us need advice about this dating thing, whether or not we have a disability. Meet me, Kate Zecchini, theRelationship Editor at @ctiveTeen Chat and hop on in to the dating room on the1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6:00. 3/5
Fresh Direction Online - is a information resource and lifestyle guide for university students. It’s packed full of essential info that students need to read, with irreverent but informative features on sex, drugs, health, money, travel, accommodation, cooking and loads, loads more. There are great prizes to be won with FD Online competitions plus pages of lively debate on Fresh Forums where students can join in and have their say. 3/5
Friends First Promotes sexual abstinence until marriage. Site is full of resources on teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, illegitimacy, benefits of marriage, and character education.  3/5
How to Kiss. - Do we need to say more? 3/5
Report Examines Girls' Struggles with Sexuality, Peer Pressure, and Body Image. 3/5
Resources on Adolescence - Resources on Adolescence. Compiled by Myron Pulier. The Children, Youth, and Family Consortium. Missing Children Database.  3/5
Safer Sex From a former editor at Sassy magazine comes this straightforward site that tells you about contraception and what safer sex is and isn't. 3/5
Struggling & Troubled Teens - Easily available consultants Help for troubled teens, boarding Schools for troubled teens. We offer both wilderness training and academic training for troubled teens. This is a US based service. 3/5
Students, Alcohol, and Drugs - Alcohol and drug use among students is a serious problem. Campus environments are often seen as encouraging not only use but abuse. Binge-drinking (drinking to get drunk, usually considered at least four drinks on any occasion) is one form of substance abuse that is very common among students. 3/5
Taxi101.com - Database of real world insults and comebacks, to teach kids emotional intelligence and street smarts. Specific ways to disarm mean people and bullies, so that everyone saves face.  2/5
Teen Suicide Theme Page. - This "Theme Page" has links to resources related to the study of Teen Suicide. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic. 3/5
The Young Offenders Act Parents' Page - REPORT OF YOUTH COURT DISPOSITIONS PROVINCIAL COURT (FAMILY DIVISION) BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA APRIL 1, 1984 TO MID-1994 - The actual sentence imposed in any case will depend upon a number of factors. Please consult your lawyer so that you can carefully prepare for sentencing. More information about the Young Offenders Act is available at The Great Young Offenders act Debate.   2/5
What is peer pressure and how does it effect me? - Your "peers" are people of your age and social group-your friends, schoolmates and maybe co-workers and neighbors. "Pressure" means a push or force. So, put together, "peer pressure" means a push coming from the people you tend to hang out with. 3/5
White Ribbon Campaign - Raising Awareness about Gay-Teen Suicide And remembering those who we've lost. 3/5
  
Google Articles
Google Scholarly Article on Adolescent Mental Development - Click Here   Adolescence - The period of development marked at the beginning by the onset of puberty and at the end of the attainment of physiological or psychological maturity.
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Wikipedia - Adolescence - Click Here
 
Recommended Books    
Adolescence [Paperback]
The Nature of Adolescence (Adolescence and Society Series) [Paperback]
Adolescence: The Survival Guide for Parents and Teenagers [Paperback]

Adolescence [Paperback]

The Nature of Adolescence (Adolescence and Society Series) [Paperback]

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