The other night, my friend’s teenage daughter asked her if she could download a new app because “everyone has it.” She ...

Any parent of a teen knows that the adolescent years can be bumpy, to say the least. They are filled with mood swings, hormone changes and oftentimes a lot of arguing. But don't be discouraged; it's ...

Many teens, especially boys, feel pressure to have sex before they are ready. According to research released this week, some 63 percent of teens believe that waiting to have sex is a good idea, but ...

Peer pressure may be a normal part of teen life, but, at times, the effects of peer pressure on a teenager may seem anything but normal. Peer pressure can affect a variety of aspects of a teen's life, ...

University of Washington researchers say mixed-race teens are not more likely to give in to peer pressure, try drugs and get involved in gangs than white kids. That seems obvious, doesn’t it?

A new study finds American teens experience more peer pressure to use social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram than to smoke, vape or drink.

Life as a teen-ager can be challenging, and a group of youngsters are making a video that they hope will help their peers cope with difficult circumstances. The youths are members of Unitarian ...