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Nancy Lublin in this article talks about how youth younger than eighteen can work, drive, enlist or be tried as adults. In some parts of the world, younger teenagers already vote. Maybe the younger youth should be heard.

Read the interesting facts surrounding today's rising epidemic of obesity among youth. Great definitions and health-related problems cause by being overweight.

"Law enforcement reminders of the consequences of criminal behavior are supposed to curb illegal activity, but some of these intimidation strategies may be backfiring, especially among youth. In the latest study of stop and frisk policies, in which law enforcement randomly stop individuals for questioning even if they aren't engaged in criminal activity, researchers found that those who were stopped were more likely than those who were not to engage in delinquent behavior later on."

This article talks about how marijuana has increased by teenagers and talks about passing the law would help regulate the use of marijuana. Talks about some states that already have legalization and how they dont have as many habitual abusers.

This article talks about medical marijuana an how it helps with cancer patients. It talks about how kids on the street are able to get it no matter if it is legal or not so why not make it legal.

In this article, the author explain how if legalizing marijuana or cannabis, you benefit those with medical needs. Not only that, but it will allow the government to better controls it from the youth. Also proposes that it is better than other things the youth tries out, like alcohol, and cocaine.

This legal document clearly states the laws of youth employment. It is important to know and follow these laws as a business owner or a parent. This will help those of you wanting to research this topic because it is the facts needed to start your arguement. It outlines the legal age, schedule restrictions in and out of school, exemptions, violations and penalties.

Do violent video games cause kids to grow up with a nature to be violent as well? Read the pros and cons of engaging kids in video games. Explore the interesting facts about video games throughout the years.

Great! I feel as if dress code policy for teachers is too lax. I know some girls who wear flip flops to class! Being professional goes a long way, especially when influencing the nation's youth.

Talks about the campaign "Take A Stand. Lend A Hand. Stop Bullying Now!" also says how 46-50 states have a antibullying policy in place at school.

Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health. Advocates focuses its work on young people ages 14-25 in the U.S.

The Division of Children, Youth and Families has been awarded a federal grant for up to $11.6 million in federal funding to improve permanency outcomes for Arizona's foster children so that children will remain in foster care for shorter lengths of time.

This site gave some interesting information. It went over some research done to raise the legal drinking age.