“Girl” wants to use her real name
There are a few countries that have official lists of approved names. When children are born parents must give them
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Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.
Teen’s poem about Sandy Hook massacre brings suspension
California high school student, Courtni Webb, wrote about her thoughts and feelings following the elementary school massacre in December, 2012
College student granted protection from parents
Are you familiar with the term “helicopter parents?” These are moms and dads who hover over their kids even after
These 20 faces should end the debate – it’s time to legislate!
Senator Diane Feinstein of California will introduce a bill into Congress in January, 2013. Reportedly it will ban the sale, possession,
Do as I say, not as I do – Teachers Caught Cheating!
This story may be one that leaves you scratching your head. Men and women with the desire to enter the classroom
Should schools be tracking students’ weight?
You have undoubtedly read about the obesity problem in America. It includes adults as well as elementary, middle and high
Does Kentucky law mandate a belief in God?
Tom Riner is a state legislator in Kentucky. He is also a Baptist minister who believes America is a nation
Does Kentucky law mandate belief in God?
Tom Riner is a state legislator in Kentucky. He is also a Baptist minister who believes America is a nation
Teen’s hoax brings criminal charges and lock-up
On the same day as the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Connecticut in December, 2012, a 17-year-old girl in
What will it take for Congress to act on gun control?
You may be on your Christmas or winter vacation from school and won’t have a chance to discuss this in class