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[teen] / tin /


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Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation,” with its warnings about the vulnerability of teen girls, gave voice to the panic and pushed an accompanying policy agenda into mainstream politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

More teen girls than ever before look to their future and feel they have a realistic shot at having a career and financial independence.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Upon further investigation, deputies determined that the teen was not riding an e-bike, but a Surron electric motorcycle, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

You’re not always going to get it right; you might get emotional and shut down your teen.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’m writing a feature about promising teen athletes whose careers were cut short. I’d like to talk to you about your son.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng