Facebook is Right to Nix Teen Photo Competitions

Concerned parents have succeeded in getting a "Most Beautiful Teen in the World" Facebook page pulled. Kids were uploading photos of themselves, sometimes scantily clad in sexualized poses, for the approval or disapproval of the Internet masses, ABC News reports.

Now there's a recipe for disaster: Nubile youths throwing their images into cyberspace to be critiqued by who knows who. I'm bothered by kids splashing images of themselves about to start with. Mix in some shirtless or bikini-clad photos and that just escalates my concerns. Those photos of bare-chested boys with thin arms and concave chests are pitiful. It gets worse; there are "most ugly teen" contests too. Read more at Facebook is Right to Nix Teen Photo Competitions 

Sexual Harassment, Bullying Prevention Among Middle and High School Students

Sexual Harassment, Bullying Prevention Among Middle and High School Students List a parent's top ten fears about middle and high school and sexual harassment will be one of them. A recent survey by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) confirmed that parents should be concerned. The study revealed that 48 percent of students in grades 7-12 report that they have sexually harassed in some way at school or through electronic communications. Here is a Q-and-A about kids and sexual harassment. Read on...

Study Says Sexual Harassment, Bullying Common Among Middle School Kids

Study Says Sexual Harassment Common Among Middle, High School Kids A survey by the American Association of University Women showed statistics that might surprise many parents. Forty-eight percent of students in grades 7-12 report they have experienced some form of sexual harassment. Here are some facts about bullying and school sexual harassment in light of recent issues and legislation. Read more..