The parents of a Texas teenager are trying to physically force her to have an abortion, according to a new lawsuit filed by the 16-year-old girl, who is two months pregnant and is represented by lawyers with the Texas Center for Defense of Life. » 2/13/13 1:20pm 2/13/13 1:20pm

Despite the best intentions of Facebook employees, government officials, parents, and even teens themselves, all of whom want to make sure kids are super safe online, minors reveal a dangerous amount of information on Facebook, according to a new study. It may take a village to raise a child, but, apparently, it… » 11/29/12 11:15am 11/29/12 11:15am

A surprisingly high percentage of child sexual abuse is actually perpetrated by other children. But the systems in place for prosecuting adult pedophiles may not be appropriate for child offenders. » 1/09/12 10:20am 1/09/12 10:20am

Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states that have abhorrant parental consent laws that require pregnant teens to get permission from their parents to have abortions. If they don't want to ask their parents, they have the option to petition a judge. Several months back, one pregnant teen was denied her request to… » 12/23/11 6:30pm 12/23/11 6:30pm

California Governor Jerry Brown just signed legislature that allows minors in the state to receive anti-STD vaccines without parental consent. » 10/10/11 1:45pm 10/10/11 1:45pm

A lawmaker in Australia was met with anger when he tried to ban topless sunbathing in NSW this week. Meanwhile, the state of Victoria has banned nipple and genital piercings on minors. [Reuters & News.com.au] » 12/30/08 9:45am 12/30/08 9:45am