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Take Your Children For a Spray Tan!
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
Authority: 465
Have you ever tried to get your teenage son or daughter to stop sun tanning, only to realize after several months/years, that you will not win with peer pressure?The look of a suntanned body is “in” more than ever, and the tanning industry is one of the fastest growing beauty sectors. Do we have to [...]3 hours ago -
Does this make my Facebook look fat?
The Collegian Online —
Authority: 535
I was peer pressured into creating a Facebook account.22 hours ago -
The Problem withTeams Sports In High School
Friends Revolution —
Authority: 124
B Nelson gives an interesting overview of team sports and the effects on the moral of students that may not participate in them. School is already hard enough for many, without adding to social pressures to be jocks and cheerleaders, or so Ive heard. Of course, I see from both sides as I played sports and I was a ...4 days ago -
A Question of Color
Writers of The Round Table —
Authority: 118
Yesterday was day 1 of a 6 day trip working with Daniel Cardwell on A Question of Color. I found myself reading the manuscript in the taxi on the way to the airport, creating a new vision of the opening at the airport and then continuing in that direction on the plane. More story, less commentary! Thank you Annie ...5 days ago -
That explains Crocs
Celebrity Pictures, Lol Celebs and Funny Actor and Actress Photos - ROFLrazzi —
Authority: 618
PEER PRESSURE Knowing that something is beyond stupid and going ahead and doing it anyway. (Scott Schwartz and Peter Billingsley) Picture by: dunno source Caption by: Chinchillas–moresoft4U via Poster Builder » Recaption This! » View All Captions AD: National Geographic ...5 days ago -
Mystery Solved: The Economic Crisis Caused by Weakness and Stupidity
Bob MacDonald on Business —
Authority: 109
Since 2007 we have all witnessed - indeed felt - the worst worldwide economic downturn and financial crisis of the past 75 years. As if consumed by a pyroclastic flow rushing down the slopes of an erupting volcano, great American industrial and financial icons have been overwhelmed and incinerated. Millions have ...1 week ago -
The Atrraction of New Cars
Retirement —
Authority: 135
We are in the middle of a full blown recession, yet people are still keen to own the latest new cars. No matter how poor people are they still love to splash out on a new vehicle. Lets just consider a handful of reasons why people are willing to put themselves in debt simply to drive the latest model of flashy car. ...1 week ago -
Mom’s getting schooled (SKL)
Joy, Nikki, Sue, Laura & Pam~Our Views —
Authority: 140
With my 2 daughters rounding age 3, they are now “preschoolers.” This fall, they transitioned from a nanny’s care to a well-regarded preschool/daycare near my home. I was pretty excited by many good things about the school – the academic focus, the extracurriculars, etc., etc., all at a reasonable price. ...1 week ago -
Do You Read All the "Popular" Books?
Happily Ever After - Ashley Ladd Romance Writer —
Authority: 126
I know people who go out of their way to never conform. Some are downright ornery. My friends "J" and "S" are often loners and do what they want no matter how weird or unpopular. Sometimes they go overboard to intentionally piss off people just for the fun of it.I know others who want to be part of the crowd so badly ...1 week ago -
Peer Pressure
The Girl Revolution —
Authority: 419
Picking up speed, finish line in sight, bursting through my personal barrier of “I can’t run”, on my Race for the Cure 5k this weekend I congratulated myself for finally filling my life with positive peer pressure. Now, how do I translate the infinite value of surrounding one’s self with positive people going ...2 weeks ago -
Sex Tips for Teens
NetGuide : Internet Guide —
Authority: 126
Whether you’re a parent or a teenager, at least once in your life you’ll probably have to endure “The Talk” — the acutely embarrassing hour or two in which a teen’s parents impart to him or her the nitty-gritty about S-E-X. The Internet can’t do much about the discomfort associated with this event, ...2 weeks ago -
Self Injury (Cutting) in Adolescents and Teens
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
Authority: 465
Some forms may include:bitingbranding, such as with gang membersburningcarving cutting on various parts of the bodyexcessive body piercinghead bangingmarkingpicking and pulling hair and skin scratching with fingernails or objectsself bruising self hittingself piercingtattooing Some adolescents and teens may ...2 weeks ago -
Trick or Treat? Halloween Peer Pressure!
Explore What's Next —
Authority: 125
My daughter, a writer in her own right, told me about the surprising response she got from her friends when she decided not to go trick-or-treating. I asked her to write about it. Here are her thoughts: I have recently reached a milestone in my life, I have finally transferred over from The horrid waiting ...3 weeks ago -
15 Excuses That Are Wrecking Your Finances
Personal Finance Advice —
Authority: 124
We all tend to make excuses from time to time. It’s just human nature. But I’ve seen people rely too heavily on excuses when it comes to finance. When they have too much debt or can’t seem to make ends meet they pull out the excuses as to why their life has to be this [...]3 weeks ago -
15 Excuses That Are Wrecking Your Finances
SavingAdvice.com Blog —
Authority: 467
We all tend to make excuses from time to time. It’s just human nature. But I’ve seen people rely too heavily on excuses when it comes to finance. When they have too much debt or can’t seem to make ends meet they pull out the excuses as to why their life has to be this [...]3 weeks ago -
How To Grow Taller Reality – Increasing Height Starts When We Are Young
Health Choices —
Authority: 148
We are aware that everything that we experience by childhood is our stepping stone as we reach adulthood. Every activity that takes place in the body during childhood is the best basis of our growth and development in the time yet to come. In this world, height is very important. From applying to jobs, to getting ...3 weeks ago -
Illegal Drug Usage And The Depressed
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
Authority: 465
Drugs might seem like a good idea sometimes. A little something to pick up your mood. Maybe to help out with your prescription, if those medicines don?t seem to be working like you want. This is a bad idea. And it is very easy to tell you to just say ?no? [...]3 weeks ago -
Josh in a Box: Helpful Advice For Parents of Teens!
Shaping Youth —
Authority: 122
Oct. 21, 2009 What if I told you a few of my favorite advice slingers and youth analysis pros aren’t even parents at all? There’s Anastasia Goodstein of Ypulse speaking from the GenX pulpit (ok, her days are numbered; she’s about to go on maternity leave) and Courtney Macavinta of RespectRx ...3 weeks ago -
OMGosh! How Technology Can Be Good for Kids (Hint: It’s a Balancing Act)
EmpoweringParents.com —
Authority: 119
I’ve been giving all my friends pop quizzes on technology issues since EP editor Elisabeth Wilkins wrote about the texting habits of teens and how it might have a long term affect on a teen’s ability to communicate and socialize. I stuck a recent cover of The New Yorker magazine under their noses and ...3 weeks ago -
The 4 Kinds of Friends You Need in Your Life
World of Psychology —
Authority: 607
You hear about peer pressure when you are the sixth grade, but no one talks about it once you’ve graduated from college, have a job, and especially once you’re mature enough to find a mate and make babies. But the kind of folks you hang with influence you more than you think. Peer pressure never goes away. ...3 weeks ago
