One Town's War on Gay Teens
In Michele Bachmann's home district, evangelicals have created an extreme anti-gay climate. After a rash of suicides, the kids are fighting back. This is a powerful article from the current edition of a Rolling Stone and not an easy read. It should be read by all who have a connection to youth and education. It should be read by all...be prepared to be angered and nauseated.
Bullying Link to Suicide Rate
A bullying prevention charity has called for more official data on child suicide and research into its causes.
Teens Slowly Migrating to Twitter
That's been the prediction for a while now, born of numbers showing that fewer than one in 10 teens were using Twitter early on. But then their parents, grandparents, neighbours, parents' friends and anyone in-between started friending them on Facebook, the social networking site of choice for many - and a curious thing began to happen. Read Article.
Children Who Get Physical Punishment Tend Toward Aggression
Spanking, yelling at, or shaking children could tend to make them more aggressive towards others, a review of 20 years of studies into physical punishment according to Canadian Research.
Convicted Leader Continued With Scouts Movement
A twice-convicted pedophile was welcomed as a member of a Scouts alumni association for decades, even after officials became aware of at least one of his convictions. Read Report.
Canada Needs Strategy for Aboriginal Children
Canada must develop a comprehensive plan to improve the lives of Aboriginal children, says a national coalition of youth advocates.
Poverty Costs in Alberta
An economic case for a preventative poverty reduction strategy in Alberta. Excellent video.
Take on Me
for those with a soft spot for the accordion! Spoiler alert, you may end up humming this for the rest of the day!
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