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POLL: Are statutory rape laws fair to teenagers in consensual relationships?

June 7, 2013 Discuss

Chances are good that as a youth worker you’ve had conversations with students and parents about statutory rape laws, the age of consent to a sexual relationship, and what to do about it. When I talk to youth workers, most agree, this is a grey area we don’t feel comfortable having a blanket rule for. [...]

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superbowl commercials

February 6, 2013 Discuss

two bits that seem at odds with each other (which probably reveals the duplicity within myself): first, what a killer remix of all (or most) of the superbowl commercials… but then, second, look at this slightly humorous, slightly troublesome, insightful list from official Friend of the Cartel, crystal kirgiss… SUPERBOWL LESSONS Here’s what I learned [...]

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Bible on iPads, iPhones and Other Devices at Youth Group

January 7, 2013 Discuss

It is no surprise to our friends and co-workers that this family loves gadgets. We are a Jesus and technology-lovin family. My husband has his Master’s in Educational Technology and I have a Master’s in Christian Education. What do you get when you combine the two? You get kids with God’s Word accessible to them [...]

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Form or Function

January 3, 2013 Discuss

Today I had the privilege of beginning a year long journey with a group of individuals who are as crazy as I am… people who appreciate, care about and genuinely love teenagers. As you may be able to imagine, whenever like-minded folks get together, much of the conversation is focused on what we are doing [...]

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bullies, bullied, and fighting back

September 26, 2012 Discuss

High school student Whitney Kropp was shocked earlier this month when she was named to the homecoming court. Her happy surprise turned to humiliation when she learned the reason. The students thought it would be funny if the popularity contest was won by someone who was unpopular. Kids pointed at her in the hallways and [...]

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Oops. I left $13,286.86 in my cab. Now what?

August 3, 2012 Discuss

Surprised? What does this say about the assumptions many adults have about the teenagers in your life?

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If in doubt, give credit

May 9, 2012 Discuss

I read about this case on AdAge this morning. Basically, the branding company that helped JC Penny create the “Fair & Square” messaging is crying foul because JC Penny decided to do something that wasn’t fair & square. Namely, not fulfilling their contract in allowing the ad agency to make money by building and installing [...]

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Bully – The Movie

March 31, 2012 Discuss

Bully, the movie, opened last night in New York and LA. Eventually, it will likely be in theaters all over. Sadly, I’ve heard more about the movie rating for this film than I have about it’s content. I know– this isn’t a project that “comes from us.” But it is something we could rally behind [...]

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Banning the R word

March 8, 2012 Discuss

View more videos at: http://nbcsandiego.com. Students at a San Diego area high school are coming together to raise awareness and hopefully get students to stop using the “R” word. What do you think? Too weird? Really cool? Or somewhere in the middle? ht to NBC San Diego

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Victoria Secret Model Calls it Quits

February 15, 2012 Discuss

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Model Kylie Bisutti, 21, has decided to leave Victoria’s Secret because it clashes with her Christian beliefs. “I just became so convicted of honoring the Lord and my body and wanting to be a role model for other women out there who look up to me,” Bisutti said today on [...]

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