Culture Club

I've allowed my hair to be a part of my growth as an individual.

Let’s not think of this as a recommendation, but rather my personal suggestions.

A hidden gem in the city of Boston

Follow him on YouTube because he is one of the best.

Here are a few rules to consider when hitting the mall for spring fashion finds.

Teens are notorious for not getting enough sleep. Many turn to songs to help them slip into slumber.

Pondering which board game is your favorite could tell you something about your personality.

"Pink represents the power in every woman."

The only problem, he says, is that he's a minority in a majority world.

Edward Prudent believes that fashion should be a place for men -- and not just women.

No matter their race, gender, or sexual preference, teenagers face a host of everyday obstacles, whether they're about time-management or relationships, future plans, or the latest outbreak of acne.

Labels are often based on a single fact and not a full picture.

Obsessions can have a good and a bad side.

Jing Luo believes Americanized concoctions misrepresent her culture.

"You should love yourself, regardless."

"A savage is someone who doesn't care about the consequences of his or her actions."

Constraints on genders are being shattered every day, in every which way.

Enforcement of a new federal guideline may be uncertain due to a court ruling

Despite these gender-blending times, distinctions are still being drawn by mainstream society.

"You should never stop fighting for what you want."

Tap, tap, tap.

A new piece of technology has come out: wireless earbuds.

For some, basketball doesn't end after gym class; singing doesn't stop outside the shower.

In some communities. teems say, there's been a tradition of parents pushing young people towards professions they view as stable and financially sound.

Many teen say they can see right through the facade

"They inspired me to become a woman who doesn't need approval of other people -- especially men."

Zodiac signs can be used for everything from letting us tap into our personality and special talents related to our signs to helping us know how our day will go.

"Maturity demonstrates you are responsible and mature."

"I hate when people try to control you."

Many teens try to stay trendy, purchasing the latest fashions and technology.

For many teens, finding happiness can be a frustrating pursuit.

Many say romance is dead. Not so!

Formulas for a healthy relationship

"Relating to other people make it fun to embrace my culture."

For teens, the truth often comes to light when trouble strikes.

Some Changes May Be Impossible

Standing In Front Of Others Can Be Nerve Wracking

Some Still Hold Onto Faith In Unearthly Beings

Does A Teen Have The Right To Purchase A Hoverboard?

Toddlers With Tablets, 10 Year Old Boys With I Phones, 11 Year Old Girls Wearing Makeup

I Just Don’t Like To Characterize People By Their Names

Society Already Perceives Us As One Person

Being A Female Teen Presents Stressful Challenges Every Day

I Was 14 When I First Experienced Smoking Marijuana

Looking At The Works Of Art, I Felt My Burdens Slowly Being Lifted

But Native Americans today are seen as relics of the past -- if they’re seen at all

“I can’t resist free temptations,” says Lee, 15, from the John D

Now this symbolic dish is served to all year-round but especially on January 1 -- both New Year’s and the anniversary of the day in 1804 that Haiti became the world’s first independent black republic, after defeating the French

Before high school ends, I want to: Earn honor r

While it is generally accepted that religion contours people’s moral judgments and prosocial behavior, the relation between religiosity and morality is a contentious one

The more we strive for the next best thing, he says, the more our basic thinking decreases

They are not something we can get rid of for without them we wouldn’t have a voice nor the liberty of choosing our life’s path

Some artists are restricted to a brand or a medium and some fluctuate between the two

They hovered over us like the “Death Star,” swooping down the moment we left our home

She says she once was the target of false gossip that she was dating a friend’s boyfriend

Fourteen-year-old Kayin Walker, from Mattapan, disagrees

Why Panama? I’ve wanted to go to Panama ever since I saw the FOX TV series, “Prison Break,” which had episodes set in that Central American country

Wilkinson Fortilus, 16, from the Community Academy of Science and Health, understands why, for teens

But for our glory days, it shall be repeated

But Moss’s jaw dropped when the process went awry: A random man called out to the young girl, saying that her mom was looking for her

How they disentangle is a matter of debate

KO is now 18 and came to the US from Colombia when he was two in search of a better life. Now he see

They act like it’s their right, girls say

“Home is where you can feel comfortable to do whatever you want and act like yourself without being judged or having anyone against you,” says Santos

O’Bryant School of Math & Science, says she uses the heart-eyes emoji often to help get messages across more easily than mere texts

“It’s not a common name

Jhadley Sanchez, a junior at Boston Community Leadership Academy, has had this

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“I honestly feel our society is now a place where showing off is like having to eat breakfast every day

In the ’50s, for example, she used her influence to help singer Ella Fitzgerald play a California nightclub that she believed had barred her because she was black

“I don’t mess with those type of animals,” says Ortega, from Community  Academy of Science and Health

“Fashion itself is a form of capitalism that companies use to say what’s in demand  and what’s not

“Why not support your parents? They always support you

“A girl may feel comfortable being a boy and a boy may feel comfortable being a girl

O’Bryant School of Math & Science, likes to read her horoscope

“I felt like I was by myself

“Today we will write ‘I am’ poems

One might leave you socially isolated while the latter can bring on restraining orders

Fast forward to 2014 and thousands of young women are now self- proclaimed feminists, with a large part of the movement originating from the social media site, Tumblr

Like death will never come knocking on their doors

Blame it on their friends

“The perfect  parent will always choose their child over anything because they were brought  into the world by them

She wants to live in LA because she believes it’s more exciting

Someone else has filled her nights with closeness, trust, love, and intimacy

However, if she was subject to harm, she would understand

For example, where you would tuck your shirt in for class, you take it out for swag

Then there are those who can’t wait to get out

Bias against young men, however, is an argument that very few find notable

“You can’t live your life in lies

Some feel that they share a connection with aquatic wildlife while others can’t get enough of furry and fluffy pets

O’Bryant School of Math & Science, still believes in the American Dream

Carson -- teens interviewed say they would rather go to Revere

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“It really makes you feel hopeless and like nobody would ever like you again

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He was given the nickname by his sister when he was little because she could not pronounce his full name and shortened it

Some of the memes say things like, “HOW DO YOU EXPECT DAQUAN TO PAY THESE BILLS!?” “CHILL MOM, HIS MIXTAPE DROPS IN A WEEK

“How can a kid laughing not make you happy -- they are bodies full of joy

“It also made me realize that I had a purpose before anyone else had an opinion

We have an image as girls to protect because there are things that boys can do but that society says are unacceptable for us

I thought it would be easy and fun -- but it turned into a horrible experience

He asked everybody if they’d seen it

My mother has tried so many different ways to discipline me, but they really didn’t phase me

She makes it clear that a best friend should be someone who is always there for you when no one else is

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Others believe that they can develop their abilities and rise to the test

“You have to be honest and tell them the truth so they won’t get more hurt,” says Yaribel Lora Valencia, a freshman at Brighton High School

Here are some inventions that teens would also like to see transform from dream to reality

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No jeans

However, that philosophy is not true

Bread

Frustration shoots down the light of our humanity and makes us immune to feelings

Mostly everywhere in my community I used Portuguese, so my parents made sure that I spoke Creole at home so I wouldn’t forget the language

Most of the statuses, pictures, and videos are for adults

People are able to share every moment of their lives through these social media tools

On Twitter, it is easy to find people from all over the world and begin talking to them from behind a screen

Others do it through writing

However, parents can stop the kids from watching them

There are many good benefits you can obtain from laughing

Accord- ing to scientists, your diet not only affects the physical part of your body but also your psychological mood

I live with children every day and I see their reaction after watching the show

I don’t let my son watch it, either

Love is a tender thing; when heartbreak comes, it’s like something is killing your soul in slow motion

They share lockers, clothes, and even money, but some teens feel a line is crossed when friends pick food off their plate

If the person she also was attracted to didn’t have the same mind-set as her, she would forget about him

It taught me that the moment when we get tired of life, tired of the same thing every single day, is the exact moment when we should actually do something different

Trust me, I’ve seen all the episodes repeatedly

Back in the day, TV was used to see news and watch movies

Sometimes, a child can get addicted

When I came to America, I noticed that my mom didn’t like me to go outside much, so she always told me to watch TV

Sometimes, TV can be beneficial for learning English

Williams’ favorite show was Miley as “Hannah Montana” on the Disney Channel

These are all handbags that teen girls go crazy about

“And sometimes you feel like nobody loves you, but in reality there are people that love you more than you think

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There are many stories and legends about the moon and th

She finds herself unapproachable and wants to remove this to be more confident later in life

Before I die, I would like to go diving -- skydiving, cliff diving, and scuba diving

“It’s weird, I know, to dream about food, but I do

No worries, she says

For Haitian parents, the hopes can be especially high for their kids to become successful professionals -- doctors, lawyers, or engineers — even if it is not the child’s choice

Like others, they have a mental list of the most interesting things they want to do before they die, ranging from the simple to the more daring

Teens say that just because some don’t like the way a person dresses or acts or what they believe in doesn’t mean they should be treated rudely

“But sometimes it can get out of hand

O’Bryant School of Math & Science, says she spends about eight hours a day on her smartphone, checking social media websites and reading

She believes many teenagers prefer lighter skin because of pressure from society and from peers

This death was prepared for; the great grandmother was 107 years old

O’Bryant School of Math & Science, often sees dispatches about perfect relationships on her Instagram feed

Someone with great features may turn heads in a crowded room, but, teens say, it’s those whose personalities draw us to them who will win our deep affection and esteem

“There comes a day where they explode

Then, all of a sudden, the song reaches its peak with the prompt of “Do the Harlem Shake,” and all the bystanders disregard what they were doing and begin to dance insanely, often in random masks and costumes

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“So a way I can stay calm is if I talk to my best friend – my girlfriend

The influence you exert is through your own being and through what you’ve become yourself

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O’Bryant School of Math & Science, Wendy Zheng, visits a lot of spots in Boston during the summer

So, kids are being bombarded with content at a very early age

The sound of the ocean, she says, helps her relax

Age is one of them and it is controversial

The more serious ones should be obeyed or people could get hurt, says Thomas, who goes to the John D

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Her dad thought he was a bad influence on his daughter, she says, and now he’s her ex

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“I believe that you’re able to do whatever you want to do only if you decide that’s how you want to live your life

“Purses hurt your arms and wrists

Fifteen-year-old Joey Rodriguez says he misses the good old days of Halloween. “It makes me feel

O’Bryant School of Math & Science, says she has a plan for dealing with the hotspots of anxiety

O’Bryant School of Math & Science, says he’s been in toxic friendships

She was 11

She expresses her animal obsession with owl earrings and an owl necklace instead of through words

“They’re the fundamental basis of my character and integrity

“Like I want to be able to absorb knowledge with more ease

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Teens have different reasons for trying to grab the spotlight, from hoping to make friends to just enjoying making a scene