TeensHealth.org (http://www.teenshealth.org/)
common sense media says
Take as directed.
parents & educators say
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site -- developed by the highly respected Nemours Foundation and regularly reviewed by health care professionals -- offers a great service. Teens are unlikely to get any misinformation here. Plus, parents may want to take a look themselves to see what teens are talking and worrying about. There are no ads.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Site discusses topics like birth control, puberty, etc.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Site provides drug education.
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sourcecoderocks
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
helpful
this site is really helpful
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NoseStuckInABook
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Extremly helpful.
As a teen, I am extremely impressed with this site. Most sites seem to talk down to teens, but not this one. I found this site while googling an important issue and now I when I have other issues, I go straight to this site.
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ilymiley98
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
I don't personally like it.
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bookluver17852
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
great site very educational
Very educational site, I found it very helpful. Keep in mind though that this is a site for TEENS meaning that some topics are somewhat mature
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Rodeo-Girl
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Great material- handle with caution.
Good site, good material, but just use it in the right way. There are very good articles, and everything is in an educational format.
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OnlineFun
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
TeensHeath Promotes Good Behavior
The one of the things to notice that other people may over-look is that TeensHeath has a section for everyone. On the top left hand section there are 3 tabs that say ( For Parents, For Kids, and For Teens.) The content varies depending on which section you visit. While there is in the teen section some iffy material it mainly promotes the idea of visiting a doctor, and not engaging in bad behaviors such as smoking. Also it is very helpful in ways to stay healthy and safe. There are special articles warning against smoking and telling you to stay fit. Also, it helps you deal with stress and other mental problems such as Post- Traumatic- Stress Disorder. Overall, the website is very helpful during your teen years. For me, as a teen, it is a great way to learn.
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rebma97
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
TeensHeatlh has good information
This is an eductaiol site for kids. Created by the people who made KidsHealth, this site tells about for, well, teens. Anyway, it's a good site with good advice. There is sex in it, but it's obviously there to teach you about it, so it's not that bad. Overall a good website
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ThreeDaysGrace ...
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Perfect for older kids (13+ (and up)), but not for younger, say, twelve.
Like it- it's informal, probably wouldn't want children under 13 to be on there, but overall the site is sending a good message.
- Real questions that teens may be too embarrassed to ask right out, are asked and answered on this site (as 'Common Sense' says, regulary reviewed by health care professionals, so there's no worry in the wrong information or message). There are some topics that are WAY to excplict and, well, maybe innapropriate for say, an 11, maybe a 12 year old, but definitely, a-okay for teens.
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KatherineLovesJake
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
perfect for all those questions ur too embarassed to ask :P
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ashgr812
adult
adult
Pretty Good
This site gives out good useful information. It has lots of the answers but not all of them. You can also send them e-mail.
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