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more about #teens more comments → nata: This is amazing, but not because two different generations are giving each other makeovers! I have a problem (I'm sorry people) with the fact that wom... more » RodetheTrolleywithStanwyck: Where do I sign up! I may not be a teen (nor elderly), but please, pretty please. more » MargaretMoony: Oh, I want to do this so hard! more » Rachel Mara Doyle: Wow Thank you so much for covering GlamourGals. I started GG almost 10 years ago and it is exciting to see such inspirational comments and continued ... more » RipCurl: I love it! I used to volunteer to paint the nails of ladies in our local nursing home when I was in high school. I got so much out of the conversati... more » Elle O. Elle: I am so emailing the link to my mom. She's works in the activities department at a nursing home, and I'm sure a lot of the ladies there would love thi... more » annebreal: I love it when my granny shows off her newly groomed and painted nails (the activity woman at her assisted living facility does them for residents) an... more » asthenia1: I was about 12 when my grandma died, and I was so unbelievably heartbroken that I would never be able to paint her nails like my older sister used to ... more » thenewmrssalazar: This is awesome on so many levels. Not only is it helping the seniors, the elderly women can be great role models. They can show young women that yo... more » Tippi Hedren: I think this serves as an excellent bonding experience. When I was a child, my grandmother used to let me roll her hair for her when I would spend the... more » Alohamaid: I would totally do this. You know granny can school you for serious on a roller set and winged eyeliner. more » BytheSea: British to English translation of "naturally" is "of course." He's saying, "of course they should be taught it, but..." Not "instinctively, kids shoul... more » whynotshesaid: Sure, children SHOULD know these things, but the fact - ooh, it's that scary f-word! - is, they don't, and a lot of parents aren't teaching them. I c... more » gherkinfiend: I could really have done with something like this when I was at school. My parents didn't teach me about abusive relationships because bless them, the... more » alula: I can't take seriously anyone who non-ironically uses the term "youngsters" or, for the most part, "political correctness." I tuned out most of my hi... more » -
#goodworks
Cosmetic Changes
We love the mission of the "Glamour Gals" foundation, which is "to foster intergenerational relationships between teen girls and elderly women living in senior homes through monthly facials and makeovers," and promote leadership amongst young women. [Glamour Gals] -
#lifelessons
British Schools To Help Kids Prevent Domestic Violence
British schools are planning classes to teach kids ages five to fifteen about preventing domestic violence — but some parents' groups aren't happy. More » -
#worldscollide
Obama Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Last night, Sasha and Malia Obama went to see the performer voted "worst celebrity influence" (Miley Cyrus, natch) live in concert. The "First Tweens" (a phrase we hope does not catch on) have also met the Jonas Brothers. [ABCNews] -
#leftovers
Teens Sue Over Fallout From Sexy Pics • Harvard To Offer Class On The Wire
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#traintragedy
How Teen Suicides Force A Community To Deal With Death
A California community is mourning a cluster of teen suicide victims — all of whom ended their lives by jumping in front of a train. The manner of their death has turned private tragedy into public conversation. More » -
#kidstoday
Liar, Liar: Kids Believe You've Gotta Cheat To Get Ahead
According to a new study, kids who cheated in high school are more likely to grow up to be dishonest adults. In related news: My generation is fucked. 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.
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#gossipgirls
"Morbid, Dead-Girl Lit" Is Hott
A look into the minds of teens - who are actually adults thinking like kids, but stay with me - is really, fascinatingly scary:
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#kidstoday
Gay Kids Coming Out Younger, But Parents Ask "How Do You Know?"
Gay kids are coming out earlier — sometimes in middle school — and many are finding acceptance. But some parents and teachers wonder if these kids are too young to really know their sexual orientation.
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#adogslife
Ugly Is As Ugly Does
Sad news: Mugly, who was named Britain's ugliest dog in 2005, was attacked this week by a group of teens. He's recovering, but the kids pulled out his only clump of hair. [Independent] -
#partyintheusa
Strip Club Disapproves Of Miley's Crappy Pole-Dancing
This morning, we received an email from NYC strip club Scores, condemning Miley Cyrus' "indecent, underage behavior," since no one asked. Houston, we have a problem. More » -
#maghag
5 Reasons To Worry About Taylor Momsen
Sixteen-year-old Taylor Momsen landed the September cover of Teen Vogue, and in an interview, the actress known as Gossip Girl's Little J says some things that have us wondering if she's going to turn out okay.
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#leftovers
Club Gets Off Scot-Free After Hiring Underage Stripper • Abortion Providers Are Growing Scarce, Study Says
• Due to a legal loophole, teens are currently allowed to work as strippers in Rhode Island. The issue first came to light when a 16-year-old runaway was found working at Cheaters Gentlemen's Club in Providence. • More » -
#secretsandlies
Teen Version Of The Secret To Fulfill Ill-Advised Adolescent Fantasies
A teen version of The Secret is coming out in the fall, which will help teens to "live their dreams." If this had been out ten years ago, John Cusack and I would have several kids by now. [AP] -
#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] -
#socialscience
When Did You Start Caring What Other People Thought?
Brain scans of teenage girls suggest something likely to hit home for many women — as they get older, they may have more emotional investment in how other people see them. More » -
#naughtyschoolgirl
Miley Cyrus Is The Wrong Kind Of Sexy In Elle
Broadsheet argues Elle's Miley Cyrus photos offend people not because they sexualize the 16-year-old, but because she's in black leather, not a schoolgirl outfit. Society's term for a teen "who starts actively and boldly embracing her sexuality? Slut." [Salon] -
#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] -
#beautytreatment
Plastic Surgery, Contact Lenses, And Why I'm Not My 13-Year-Old Self
Swapping glasses for contacts — or a more extreme step, plastic surgery — can make kids more confident. But is changing appearance really a lasting answer to confidence problems? We take a trip into our own childhoods to find out.
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#clips
Teen Pregnancy Special Shows Burden Usually Falls On Girls
Good Morning America previewed tonight's Primetime special on teen pregnancy. Eight out of 10 fathers eventually leave their expectant girlfriends, like Taylor, shown at in the clip at left dancing at the prom after refusing to take his pregnant partner.
