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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

Teachers Note about Students' Hygiene
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Teacher complains about preschoolers’ hygiene

Sharon Perry Dunnigan taught pre-kindergarten at the Build Academy in Buffalo, New York. Her students were 3 and 4 years 

Ethan Couch
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Is “affluenza” junk science or a legitimate defense?

Have you heard about Ethan Couch, a 16-year-old Texas teen whose case is being discussed across the country? In June, 

Molly in pill form
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“Molly” is not your friend

Although an endearing and folksy name, the new “Molly” should be shunned. By all reports, the designer drug “Molly” (short 

Newtown
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Newtown tragedy marks one year

December 14, 2013 marks one year since we were mesmerized by the news from Newtown, Connecticut. The unspeakable slaughter of 20 first-grade students and 

Victoria Rathmill England
ATJ Rock Stars, Blog
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Teen stem cell donor a first

We have written about donating blood and organs which is restricted in most states to those over 18. Some, with 

Codie Thacker
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Teen athlete decides against competing due to religious beliefs

We have written many times about students professing their religious beliefs and exercising traditions and rituals on and off campus. Once again 

sad girl on beach
Blog, You and Your Body, Your Rights
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What to know when reporting child abuse against your parents

Abuse can take several forms – physical, emotional, verbal and sexual. Neglect is another form of abuse where certain needs 

Roberto Salamanca Manslaughter
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Text messages used to convict teen driver of manslaughter

Once again we read about text messaging catching up with someone who didn’t think about consequences. In this case, the 

Matt Cordle YouTube Confession
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Young man confesses crime on YouTube

This may be a first, at least we haven’t heard of a similar case. In June, 2013, 22-year-old Matthew Cordle 

CyberbullyText Message
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California creates an online eraser for teens’ posts

Have you sent someone a message or posted a comment you wish you could take back? Have you regretted something 

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