Jezebel 
Enter your username and password.
-
more about #teenagers more comments → sebluver: My senior year of high school a freshman sent a topless picture of herself to some senior she liked, and it ended up EVERYWHERE (our high school had 2... more » Michelle Louise: Interesting how this is categorized as a "sexting" suicide, given that the real culprit is the harassment/bullying. It is no secret that severe harass... more » bumbleleaf: I wish (as Anna suggested) people would stop focusing so much on the boob-photographing, and more on the actual problem: the non-consensual distribut... more » doit2julia: Here's what keeps running through my head: The technology is incidental. Over a decade ago, I found myself victim of the same kind of sex-related bull... more » pocketfullofcorbomite: Have we already forgotten Jessica Logan, who killed herself last year for the same reason? This article mentions a study that found if you send naked ... more » legmeat: Can we start asshole-shaming? more » gracie1117: This may seem insensitive, but I would like to start by saying that's not my intention. First of all, what the hell are KIDS doing sending naked pi... more » pesematology: I'm completely confused as to why a girl would be suspended for doing that? Do they plan on suspending all teenagers who have sex as well? more » PilgrimSoul: The more I think about this the angrier I get. Is Joe Fucking Francis the principal of this school? Also would it have made any difference if they t... more » taranwanderer: Ok, I'm slightly baffled and annoyed at all the "why do these kids have cell phones" and "when I was that age..." comments. These days kids have cell ... more » DepravedIndifference: Suddenly my feminist parenting seems like an unambiguously urgent necessity. Talk about the banality of evil. more » Khrushchev: Rihanna's comment is pretty disgusting, but it also seems like a defense mechanism against being slut-shamed, no? more » ainsworth2: When I was 13, back in 1998, I didn't have a cell phone. And when non-existent little ainsworth2 fetus is 13, said fetus will not have a cell phone. ... more » Tartan_Tart: This reminds me of when I (briefly) attended a private Christian junior high and kids would get in trouble after reporting things that happened via IM... more » Agent355: Why do girls feel that it's ok to make themselves so vulnerable for the gratification of men? Why did this poor girl feel the need to send this pictu... more » -
#techtragedy
Sexting Suicides And The Dangers Of Digital Abuse
After a thirteen-year-old committed suicide due to sexting-related bullying, a poll found that both sexting and "digital abuse" are disturbingly common — and that the latter is associated with suicidal thoughts. More » -
#sparklyvampires
If You Were 13, Would You Love Edward Cullen, Too?
Wherever the New Moon promotional blitz goes, Twilight-related analysis pieces are sure to follow. In today's Guardian, several experts explain Edward Cullen's appeal to teenage girls, noting that he represents the "predatory yet alluring boy." But is that really true? More » -
#feminaziyouth
More Teen Feminists Dropping "FBombs"
When we first checked out teen feminist blog The FBomb back in July, we were bummed to find so many adults bickering in the comments. Now, three months later, the site is finally becoming a community for teens.
More »
-
#westbankstory
Complete Lack of Understanding Of Teenage Brain In Middle East
Fascinating/depressing story on NPR about a group of Jewish "vigilantes" trying to stop interracial dating in Israel - and their shockingly inept approach: More » -
#quoteunquote
Diary Of A Young Girl
Francine Prose, on Anne Frank: The Book, the Life and the Afterlife: " Teenaged girls are the most maligned, undervalued portion of the population, as though they're all gossip girls. They can be very smart and attuned to the world." [WSJ] -
#leftovers
Yale Murder Suspect "Extremely Controlling" • Study Says: Women Suck At Parking
• A former girlfriend of Raymond Clark, the lab tech accused in the murder of Annie Le, told Good Morning America that Clark was "extremely controlling." She says dictated what clothes she wore, and who she could see. • More » -
#ragtrade
Mickey Rourke's Front Row Of Discontent; People Anoints Its Best-Dressed Celebs
- Mickey Rourke, at Max Azria: "I really don't like Max that much. He's a short little guy with a good looking wife. Maybe I'll steal his wife." [WSJ]
- Tom Ford to close-talking columnist: "Are you trying to smell me?" [NationalPost]
-
#sailorgirls
Teen's Try For Sailing Record Complicated By Mother, Competing Sailor
Contrary to earlier reports, 13-year-old Laura Dekker's mother says she doesn't want her daughter to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe alone. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Australian Jessica Watson, set sail today in pursuit of the same record. [AP, SMH] -
-
#deardiary
Teenage Wasteland: Your Old Diaries Are Awkward, Awe-Inspiring
A month ago, we asked you to send us a page from your old journals. Today, we reveal our submissions, and you get a peek at the secret turmoil that was meant only for the dear diary. More » -
#badvertising
Hollister: Wear Our Shirts, Girls, And "You Might Get Spanked!"
Young-trending mall brand Hollister e-mailed pictures of its new girls t-shirts, which the chain calls "Hot and funny." We call slogans like "LEGAL-ISH" and "The twins are quite a handful," marketed at 15-year-olds, gross and inappropriate. Click headline for larger. -
#tvwatch
10 Things I Hate About You's Teenage Feminist Soldiers On
When ABC Family's 10 Things I Hate About You debuted in July, it hinted that Kat (played by Lindsey Shaw) was politically-aware, but as the show has progressed, her character's feminism has become part of the plotline and dialogue. More » -
#teenagewasteland
Houston Chronicle Offers High School Dating Advice, We Try To Clean Up The Mess
Remember that time in fourth grade when your teacher sent the boys out of the room so that she could show you a film strip on menstruation? Well, the Houston Chronicle pulled a similar stunt this morning. More » -
#babysittersclub
Adventures In Babysitting: How Did Something So Innocent Become So...Lurid?
A new book asks: why are babysitters portrayed as slutty, evil bad girls? Well, probably a few reasons:
More »
-
#funnygirls
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Luann?
This morning, a reader wrote in to tip us to today's Luann comic strip, which she felt was indicative of the strip's tendency to "sexualize its teenage characters to an ick-inducing level." But is Luann really all that bad?
More »
-
#teenspirit
Modern Romance: Harlequin Introduces Baby Tee-Rippers
Harlequin has introduced its newest line: Harlequin Teen. More » -
#teenspeak
FBomb Creator: "Teen Girls DO Believe In Feminist Issues"
"...It's just the misconceptions about feminism that hold them back. I think if teen girls were given a fair chance to understand feminism, they would definitely identify with it. That's what I'm trying to do." — Julie Zeilinger [Salon] -
#feminaziyouth
F-Bombs: Feminist Teen Blog Starts Strong Despite Adult Sniping
As mentioned earlier, Julie Zeilinger, 16, launched her blog The FBomb last week... and it's basically the blog we wish we had as teens. Unfortunately, Zeilinger has already run into some of the classic attacks on anything deemed "feminist".
More »
-
#makeovermadness
Teenage Girls Turning To Image Consultants For A Boost Of Self-Esteem
It's no longer shocking to read stories like the one by Cathy Alter in today's Washington Post, which details the world of image consulting and upscale makeovers for teenage girls. And yet somehow, it's still a bit depressing. More » -
#genepoolparty
Study: Popularity May Be Genetic
Depressing (or comforting?) news for wallflowers: whether a teen is at the center or on the edge of a social network may be about 30% genetic. Genes may also influence how many people consider the teen a friend. [Scientific American] -
#livefastdieyoung
Risky Behavior More Likely In Teens Who Believe They'll Die Young
Why do teenagers do drugs, have unsafe sex, or engage in other dangerous behaviors? Not necessarily because they think they're invulnerable: researchers report a link between teens' risky behavior and self-predictions that they'll die before the age of 35. More »
