Teen Internet Addiction – Should You be Worried?

The virtual, or online, world is replete with exciting opportunities and experiences. The rise of social media sites, online shopping, extensive gaming opportunities, as well as easy and on-the-go access to literally every kind of information, are pushing the boundaries on the kind of influence and hold the virtual world has on different sections of… Continue reading Teen Internet Addiction – Should You be Worried?

Is Your Teen Being Negatively Influenced by Peer Groups?

As teenagers start exploring the world around them, their contact base will expand beyond their immediate circle of family, friends, and relatives to include another important section known as peer groups. Peer groups enjoy a certain degree of acceptability based on shared similarities such as gender, community, age, and activity, which makes them a substantially… Continue reading Is Your Teen Being Negatively Influenced by Peer Groups?