Siblings Begin Anew
New beginnings are often elusive. For Youth Radio’s Soraya Shockley , she and her brother found a way to start again, during a week long family road trip.
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Life After A Shooting
I was 8 years old, asleep in the top bunk of my bed, when I heard guys yelling outside my…
Best of Youth Radio 2014
Check out some of Youth Radio’s best reporting over the past year! From youth in the marijuana industry, to fines and fees in the juvenile justice system, to youth perspectives on gender identity, to police/youth relations, Youth Radio has been hard at work telling stories that matter to young people.
Home For The Holidays: Reflections From #OutLoud
Every year we visit my father’s side of the family, and I have not come out to any of them. Although I’ve come out to my parents and sisters, I don’t usually discuss my sexuality, as it makes my homophobic parents extremely uncomfortable.
Teacher Resource: Do High School Students Need Recess? (Discussion)
With top colleges holding applicants to higher standards than ever before, some parents and schools are pushing students to take on even more responsibilities — often at the expense of their sleep and free time. But according to a growing body of research, people learn better if they are given breaks during their day.
An Overview Of Teen Marijuana Use (Infographic)
A visual roundup of data on teen pot use and its legal repercussions.
Understanding Why My Family Ignores Mental Health
When I was unable to shake off my sadness, my family would say, “You’re not being grateful for what you have. Look around you.” Sure, I was physically fine, but I felt mentally and emotionally unstable.
Spanking: The Line Between Tough Love And Too Far
Parental discipline and child abuse: the line between them can sometimes be fuzzy, as in the recent high-profile case of NFL star Adrian Peterson. Peterson is currently appealing the NFL’s decision to suspend him indefinitely, after he disciplined is 4-year-old son with a switch.
Recess — It’s Not Just For Grade Schoolers Anymore
You might think having a busy schedule is just a part of high school, but I found out, that’s not always the case. Not everywhere.