“Leading with values” is the motto for the national chapter of Pi Beta Phi and “Leadership, Scolarship and Friendship” are the core values of Kappa Kappa Gamma, but yet sorority girls seem to have a bad reputation… maybe it has something to do with a dress code from Cornell University Pi Beta Phi chapter that recently made the headlines. continue reading...

A squash court at the Frank Kennedy Centre at the University of Manitoba had been used as a fighting ring for the universities own rendition of fight club. continue reading...

17 yr old Adrianne Ledesma gets arrested for using the f-bomb in a call to 9-1-1 for an ambulance. The rude officer hangs up on her because of her language instead of helping her. continue reading...

Crime committed by girls - some as young as ten - has soared by 25 per cent, official figures will reveal this week.

The crimewave will pile pressure on ministers, with the offending rate by teenage boys remaining stubbornly high. continue reading...

It was a matter of time before students start packing heat

The senior at the University of Utah gets dressed and then decides which gun is easiest to conceal under his clothes. continue reading...

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2007) - Everyday in Canada, young people experience intimidation, degradation and cruelty at the hands of their peers. But when a friend steps in, bullying stops about 50 per cent of the time in 10 seconds or less. A new Canadian Red Cross campaign, Stand UP, launched for Bullying Awareness Week November 12-18, 2007, aims to empower bystanders to take steps to reduce bullying in their schools.

About one in five Canadian youth report being bullied regularly. For the victim, the consequences can include long-term emotional damage. Physical harm, caused by attacks or self-inflicted wounds, can also result. For the youth who is the aggressor, research indicates that bullying behaviour, when unchecked, can escalate into criminal action in later years. continue reading...

CENTER CITY, Minn., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ — As students return to school, too often a situation like this occurs: Maria, who just started kindergarten is excited to ride the school bus until some older students take her lunch and call her “baby” when she becomes upset. Now she doesn’t want to ride the bus and complains about going to school.

Unfortunately bullying incidences like this are all too common. Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has difficulty defending himself or herself. continue reading...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ — The teasing that hurts all children is doubly hurtful to those who stutter.Teachers can help by addressing both teasing and In addition to tips on handling teasing, the brochure provides guidance on how to deal with reading aloud, calling on the child, and other questions teachers routinely have when a child stutters in their classroom.Parents of children who stutter often give a copy of The Child Who Stutters: Notes to the Teacher to their child’s instructor during the first week of class. The brochure is also available in Spanish.

“Young children are busily learning to talk,” explains Dr. Lisa Scott of The Florida State University.” As such, they may have effortless repetitions and prolonging of sounds. In most instances,” she adds, “This is very normal. If parents and teachers listen to and answer these young children in a patient, calm, unemotional way, the child’s speech will probably return to normal.” continue reading...

SAN DIEGO, July 12 /PRNewswire/ — Over 6 million students will enroll in California’s elementary and high schools this fall, many of whom will face the fear of “fitting in” or being “popular.” The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists reminds parents and guardians they are the first line of defense for children susceptible to developing a negative self-image as a result of school-related social situations.To help children of all ages develop as individuals, maintain a positive outlook and successfully socialize at school, parents should praise their children for their accomplishments and nurture special talents and interests. In addition, parents can stay involved with their children by encouraging family discussions.

    -- Talk to your children about drinking, drugs and other behaviors that
       are harmful. This will allow open communication and help you better
       understand your children's opinions.
    -- Talk to your children about some of the concerns or pressures they may
       be experiencing at school or in other social settings.
    -- Help your children prioritize items that are important. Setting
       achievement goals will help keep your children focused.
    -- Use television shows and movies to start discussions with your children
       about appropriate and inappropriate ways of responding to negative
       classmates and peer pressure.
    -- Invite your children's friends to your home to find out who they are
       and learn more about the type of social group to which your children
       belong.
    -- Quickly address any concerns your children bring to you to ensure they
       do not develop into long-term problems. Consider your children's point-
       of-view when resolving image issues.

Despite active participation in your children’s lives, you may find that you may be unable to help your children solve image-related problems on your own. If you feel one of your children is having a difficult time with peer pressure, consider contacting a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Meeting with a mental health professional, such as a MFT, can help families and children resolve image-related issues. continue reading...

NEW YORK, April 24 /PRNewswire/ — Teens(1) today feel a lot of pressure to look good at prom and admit appearance, especially with their skin, will affect whether or not they have a good time. About half of teens said the appearance of their skin will affect their experience at the prom (56 percent) and having beautiful, clear skin is important to how they look on prom night (52 percent). According to a recent survey, prom not only conjures up feelings of anticipation and enthusiasm among teens, but also causes tension and anxiety. About one in two teens say they feel pressure to go to the prom (55 percent) — more so than teen pressures such as having sex (32 percent), drinking alcohol (26 percent), and even taking drugs (20 percent). The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive and polled over 1,000 teenagers, between the ages of 13 to 18 from across the U.S.Dr. Gilda Carle, Ph.D., relationship expert and author of “Teen Talk with Dr. Gilda,” says, “The way teens perceive their looks determines their activities. Many of the teens I work with say that when they feel unattractive, they just won’t go out. My advice to them is to take charge of their appearance. That includes seeing a doctor if they have acne, and get more exercise if they want to tone up.” continue reading...