John Baisden

The recent George Zimmerman trial (wherein a young black man was killed) has focused heavily on the issue of race. One issue in cases like… Read More »Why Do Adults Fear Teenagers?

Depression is a problem that often takes over every aspect of one’s life. Researchers at University of Liverpool have found that people with depression often make goals… Read More »Why Depressed Teens May Be Unable to Form the Goals That Will Lead Them to Success

Depression in teens is a problem that can have many long lasting consequences. Because those without depression tend to have a hard time understanding those who have it,… Read More »Is Your Teen’s Depression A Priority For Your Family?

Pornography is a complicated issue in the lives of troubled teens. Studies have shown that those who view pornography regularly exhibit a limited emotional range. Addiction is negative no matter what the… Read More »Can Pornography Impose Limits on the Emotional Range of Teens?

One of the hardest things for a parent to accept is when they see the their own flaws emerge in their children. When this takes place, parents will often blame themselves… Read More »I See My Own Flaws In My Son

Legalizing marijuana has been widely discussed as the medical benefits have been shown to be helpful in some studies. Unfortunately, the agenda may be sending the wrong message to teens,… Read More »Pot Is Dangerous For Teens: Discussing Legalization

Sportsmanship is a key part of athletics and is one of the many reasons that teen participation in sports should be encouraged. Sportsmanship is a code of conduct among athletes that… Read More »Sportsmanship: Should Teens Model Their Goals on Athletic Achievement?

It seems there is a constant trend in the NFL of players setting poor examples for teens. In what should be a league full of positive role… Read More »The Wrong Role Models: How Titus Young Is Teaching Your Teen the Wrong Values

Everyday it seems like once positive role models in sports have their drug habits exposed through the media. Why is it that premier athletes like Michael Phelps,… Read More »Michael Phelps, Shawn Kemp, Ricky Williams: Athletes, Drugs, and Impressionable Teens

Is there a better example of the consequences of drunk driving that the sad death of former Dallas Cowboy Jerry Brown? The sad truth that in… Read More »What Teens and Parents Can Learn About Drunk Driving From the Sad Death of Dallas Cowboy Jerry Brown?