Mom leaving teenage son home alone while on honeymoon backed
"He's a legal adult," she argued. "He can vote, join the military, get married if he wants."
Teens more likely to believe gender assigned at birth than adults
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows how beliefs related to gender identity vary betweeen teens and adults.
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Idina Menzel makes rare comment about 15-year-old son
The Broadway actress shared rare insight regarding her 15-year-old son after he appeared on the red carpet with her in November.
Mom learns daughter cheated on boyfriend—what she does next divides opinion
"I felt disgusted knowing my daughter was being a two-timer," the Reddit user wrote in the viral post.
13-year-old's bucket list has parent rethinking their "entire life"
"This kid is going places," a Reddit user wrote.
Life without TikTok: A parent's guide to navigating the ban
Social media experts share everything you need to know about how to support children through this digital transition.
Ex teacher has dire prediction about kids' "unfiltered internet access"
Mike Bonitatibus told Newsweek, "I believe the growing prevalence of 'iPad kids' may present more significant difficulties."
Teen drug use in US remains at record lows: Survey
New data highlights sustained declines in adolescent substance use since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dad backed for refusing to go on family trip unless teenager disinvited
The father in the viral Reddit post questioned why he should "have to put my daughter in a house with her tormentor for two weeks?"
Teenage hockey player dies after suffering medical episode during game
Connor Kasin, a senior at Massapequa High School on Long Island, collapsed during a Saturday night game.
Roosevelt's death, WW2—Read unearthed diary of teen girl living in 1945 NYC
For years, the diary sat on a shelf in Helaina Ferraioli's father's antique shop. Then, late one night, she decided to read it.
Supreme Court weighs FDA ban on sweet vapes amid youth vaping spike
The FDA has denied over a million marketing applications for flavored e-liquids.
Fewer women dying of cervical cancer due to HPV vaccine
"The HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer by protecting against the high-risk HPV types," cancer researcher Ashish A. Deshmukh said.
Which countries are considering social media bans for teens?
Social media bans for teens are being considered across the world. Newsweek looks at where they're being debated, and the concerns.
Teen sentenced for shooting that led to girl's death by police gunfire
Angelo Ford was 15 at the time of a gun battle outside a high school football game that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl.
Minnesota Buddhist lama celebrates 18th birthday before Himalayan journey
Jalue Dorje's goal is "to become a leader of peace," following the examples of Nelson Mandela and Gandhi.
Woman high-fives priest during quinceañera, has internet cringing
Isabel Chavez said her unexpected reaction had her family in stitches and is something they "still joke about."
Teen in custody after armed attempt to enter school
Police have not disclosed the boy's identity or explained how he accessed the firearm.
Warning for problem behavior in older children revealed by neuroscientists
"Frequent snoring was associated with greater problem behaviors but not with lower cognition," the researchers wrote in the paper.
What are Gen Z's dream jobs? Instagram survey reveals favorites
More traditional jobs such as doctor came in 24th with 18,300,000 hashtags, while lawyer was 32nd with 6,500,000 hashtags.
Keri Russell calls out Disney over casting—"This seriously is the truth"
The actress appeared on "The All New Mickey Mouse Club" alongside the likes of Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake.
Girl played dead to survive family massacre
Court records reveal the 11-year-old played dead as her brother killed their family with their father's gun.
Delphi Murders Trial: Families Let Out Gasps When Crime Scene Photos Shown
The Delphi murder trial included gruesome photos of the two teenage girls allegedly killed by Richard Allen.
ADHD: New treatment could help reduce symptoms in young people
Massage was found to be effective in helping young people with ADHD sleep better and reduce irritation levels, study finds.
Teens with obesity less likely to be suicidal on weight loss drugs: Study
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic were associated with a lower risk of suicidal thoughts in teens with obesity, a new study found.
How dad involves Down syndrome son in kids' neighborhood games goes viral
Devon DowDell said word spread quickly about the games, and kids knocked on their door to inquire if they were playing that day.
America sees rise in minors accused of crimes
Last year, more juveniles were accused of violent and property crimes compared to 2022, according to new FBI data.
Carly Gregg Sentencing: What's next for 'evil' 15-year-old who murdered mom
Carly Gregg of Mississippi will spend life in prison for killing her mom, high school teacher Ashley Smylie, and attempting to kill her stepdad, Heath Smylie.
Children as young as 10 are taking Ozempic-like drugs, doctors are worried
Three doctors have expressed concerns to Newsweek about weight loss drugs for children, with research suggesting an initial reluctance to prescribe them.
NYPD arrest teen for taking subway train for joyride
A 17-year-old girl and her male companion boarded an unoccupied train and crashed it, before fleeing the scene.