Jim Liebelt

Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University

Follow author Follow this author

Now, the Bad News on Teenage Marriage

While the Bristol Palin (teen) pregnancy was thrust into the headlines recently, the notion that she intends to marry her boyfriend (and the baby's...

September 10, 2008

Now, the Bad News on Teenage Marriage

Youth Illicit Drug Use Drops

Teenagers and young adults are using fewer street drugs — cocaine, heroin and marijuana — than they did in 2002, says a government report out...

September 09, 2008

Youth Illicit Drug Use Drops

Students Mark 21st Birthdays with 'Extreme' Drinking Binges

A new survey's finding gives parents a reason to talk about alcohol use and abuse with their kids, particularly ones who are approaching their 21st...

September 08, 2008

Students Mark 21st Birthdays with 'Extreme' Drinking Binges

Over 1 in 4 Teens and Young Adults Addicted to Tanning: Study

More than one in four teens and young adults show signs of "tanorexia" or tanning dependence...

September 05, 2008

Over 1 in 4 Teens and Young Adults Addicted to Tanning: Study

End of Drop in U.S. Teen Suicide Rates Seen in Study

The suicide rate among U.S. teenagers stayed high for a second consecutive year in 2005, according to a study that suggested the fear of...

September 04, 2008

End of Drop in U.S. Teen Suicide Rates Seen in Study

Bristol Palin Thrusts Teen Pregnancy Into Spotlight (Again)...

Had Bristol Palin's mother not have been selected as the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, the issue of teen sexuality would not be getting...

September 04, 2008

Bristol Palin Thrusts Teen Pregnancy Into Spotlight (Again)...

Hello Crosswalk. Happy to be here.

My blog is all about passing along newsy tidbits about today's youth culture.

September 04, 2008

Hello Crosswalk. Happy to be here.