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Youth Culture Window

Looking to stay current with what's going on in recent youth culture? Here's a glimpse through a porthole into the lives of teenagers today.


Unforgettable “Moments” (9/3/2010)
A Preview of the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards

There’s always a risk in trying to predict award shows; but when it comes to MTV’s Video Music Awards, I can offer a few guarantees: Tons of risqué humor, Lady Gaga dressed like a freak show, and girls shrieking when Justin Bieber takes the stage.

Bet on it, baby!

The Coveted Moonman

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What Kids (Really) Want (8/26/2010)
Their Greatest Desire May Surprise – and Change – You

It’s Good to Be Katy Perry (8/19/2010)
But Is She Good for Our Kids?

A Bitter Taste of Pop Culture (8/10/2010)
The 2010 Teen Choice Awards

Extended Adolescence (7/23/2010)
Twenty-Something "Kidults" Just Won't Grow Up

Blurred Reality (7/15/2010)
Teens’ Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

Is Your Teen a Narcissist Magnet? (7/10/2010)
(Or Drawn to Them?)

Move Over Mario (7/2/2010)
Video Games Then and Now

Banning Best Friends (6/25/2010)
Reacting (or Overreacting) to Teen Relational Problems

TV Shows for Well-Endowed Misfits (6/19/2010)
MTV’s Infatuation with Male Genitalia

Pushing the Limits (6/7/2010)
The MTV F***ing Movie Awards

Look Out: Filth Straight Ahead! (5/27/2010)
A Preview of MTV’s 2010 Movie Awards

Teen Summer Jobs In Danger...Not Extinct (5/21/2010)
Tips for Teens Facing An Idle Summer

Monkey See, Monkey Do (5/14/2010)
Who’s to Blame for Kids’ Sexual Dilemma?

Miley or Britney… I Can’t Tell? (5/7/2010)
Miley’s Days as a Positive Role Model Long Gone

2010’s Summer Movies (Part Two) (4/29/2010)
Summer Movie Showdown (Mid June to August)

2010’s Summer Movies (Part One) (4/23/2010)
Summer Movie Showdown (May to Mid June)

The Scope of Sexting (4/16/2010)
How Big Is It and How Big Will It Get?

Spending Habits of Young People (4/9/2010)
What – If Anything – Are They
Learning From Us?


A Night to Remember (4/2/2010)
Just How Important is Prom to Teens?

Move Over Jonas Brothers (3/25/2010)
Music Sensation Justin Bieber Steals Hearts…and the Spotlight

Text Messages to Die For (3/19/2010)
AT&T Plans to Save Teen Drivers’ Lives

Low Expectations for Love (3/12/2010)
A Close Look at Billboard’s Newest #1 Song

Stressed Out (3/4/2010)
Are Today’s Kids the Most-Stressed Generation?

Media Consumption: Part IV
The Lure of Glowing Screens
(2/26/2010)
Kids & Parents Have Different Take on Tech

Young Dare Devils (2/20/2010)
Extreme Sport "Parkour" Rises in Popularity

Media Consumption: Part III
Kids Are Reading Less Nowadays
(2/12/2010)
But Publishers Are Selling More Books Than Ever

Dad, can I download this song? (2/4/2010)
A Parent’s Perspective on Teaching Discernment

Media Consumption: Part II
Kids Listening to Much More Music
(1/29/2010)
While Parents Seem “Tuned” Out

Media Consumption: Part I
A Consuming Generation
(1/22/2010)
Kids’ Media Usage Has Dramatically Increased

Teens Lighting Up Less (1/15/2010)
But Still Getting Their Tobacco Fix…And More

The Buried Life (1/8/2010)
New Show on MTV Asks Important Question

The New Form of Phone Sex (1/2/2010)
Beyoncé’s Newest Song “Video Phone”

The #1 Hits of 2009 (12/11/2009)
A Review of 2009’s Top Songs and Their Message

Culture’s Confusion Over Sex (12/4/2009)
And The Impact It’s Making On Teens

Fireflies from Owl City (11/28/2009)
Is That a Christian at the Top of the Charts?

Twilight Goes ‘Emo’ (11/12/2009)
Bella’s Self Destructive Dependence on Edward

Do Threesomes Come in Threes? (11/4/2009)
Youth Media Ups the Ante with Sexy Trios

“I’m Trying to Talk to You!” (10/30/2009)
Getting the Attention of Teenagers

"Say Aah" …and, "What’s in Your iPod?" (10/21/2009)
Pediatricians Advised to Learn About Kids’ Media Use

Sexy Apps for SmartPhones (10/16/2009)
A Guide to Parental Controls as the Number of Dirty Downloads Increases

Teen Sex Escalation (10/9/2009)
Parents Have Ammo to Reverse the Trend

Goo Goo Over Gaga (10/2/2009)
Responding to the Enticement of Lady Gaga

Unbelieving Teens (9/25/2009)
Are There More of Them Today?

How Low Can You Go? (9/14/2009)
What Kids Saw at The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards

“My Kid Doesn’t Do That!” (9/4/2009)
Teens’ Actual Use of the Internet vs. Parents’ Perceptions

What Happened to the Good Girls? (8/28/2009)
One Song Says They Went Bad

Teens and Cell Phones (8/13/2009)
The Effects of Mobile Tech on Kids

Is Love Blind? (7/31/2009)
ABC’s New TV Show Weighs In

A Bloody Cry for Help (7/19/2009)
Teenagers and Deliberate Self-Harm

First Borat...Now Brüno (7/10/2009)
Another Vulgar Import

No Need to Study (6/27/2009)
New Ways to Make an "A"

The Sex Text Hotline (6/13/2009)
Teens Use Tech to Have "The Talk"

A Glimpse of MTV's "Junk" (6/1/2009)
The 2009 “MTV Movie Awards” Recap

The Golden Popcorn Crowd (5/22/2009)
What to Expect from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards

Family Finances (5/15/2009)
Does Talking With Teens About Money Help?

Hollywood’s Upcoming Blockbusters (5/9/2009)
The Heroes and Villains of Summer, 2009

The Pain Over Posted Pics (5/1/2009)
Many Teens Regret Some Online Behavior

Living in the Red (4/24/2009)
Many Young People Buying into Debt

The Elephant in the Room (4/17/2009)
The Growing Problem of Teenage Obesity

Fact or Fiction? (4/11/2009)
Salvaging Truth from Media Hype

What Happens to Right and Wrong Online? (3/27/2009)
A Look at the "Virtual" Morals of Teens

Trading the Surf for Service (3/13/2009)
Young People’s Spring Break Activities are Shifting

Are Parents Obsolete? (3/5/2009)
Don't Underestimate the Influence of Parenting

Christian Chameleons (2/28/2009)
Are Teenage Believers Blending in
with Culture?


Why I Allowed My 12-year-old to See Rated R... but Not PG-13! (2/20/2009)
What Films are Actually Appropriate?

Celebrities Gone Wild (2/13/2009)
Seizing Teachable Moments in the Chaos

'Nick & Norah' Push PG-13 (2/6/2009)
The Content Behind ‘Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist'

The 2009 Grammys (1/30/2009)
Do Adults Like the Same Music as Teens?

When Girls Don't Like Themselves (1/23/2009)
Girls' Game Plan for Low Self-Esteem

If You Seek Amy (1/16/2009)
Does Britney’s New Song Say What I Think It Says?

The Ups and Downs of Teen Romances (1/10/2009)
What's Really Going On With Significant Others?

I Promise To Wait Till Marriage, Unless… (1/2/2009)
Virginity Pledges and Sex Practices Amongst Teenagers

Top 10 Most Downloaded Songs of 2008 (12/20/2008)
A Run-Down of the Good, the Bad, and the Really, Really Ugly

Mobile Porn (12/12/2008)
Teens Using Cell Phones for X-Rated Purposes

A Double Shot at Love (12/5/2008)
See Ya Tila, MTV's New Dating Show
Promises to be Twice as Sexy


This Generation has Found Its Voice (11/21/2008)
Too Bad It Is Kanye West's

I'm in Love with a Vampire (11/7/2008)
The Subtle Messages of Twilight

TTYL, Mom and Dad (11/1/2008)
Do Cell Phones Help or Hinder Communication?

East High Wildcats Rock Theaters (10/27/2008)
High School Musical 3 is a Hit with Teens

The Blame Game on Drinking Games (10/18/2008)
Who's Responsible for Underage Drinking?

MTV's Top 10 (10/3/2008)
The Top 10 Musical Artists
That Capture Our Kids' Attention


Sex...With Mom and Dad (9/26/2008)
New MTV Show Helps Families Have "The Talk"

Distracted Teenage Drivers (9/19/2008)
Studies Show Texting and Driving Don’t Mix

Teenagers' Risky Internet Habits (9/12/2008)
What Parents Don't Know CAN Hurt Kids

A “Tamer” VMA? (9/8/2008)
The Night Belonged to Britney, Lil Wayne, and…God?

The Moonmen Are Back! (8/29/2008)
What to Expect from MTV’s 2008 Video Music Awards

Jesus Takes the Big Screen… Again (8/22/2008)
The Misrepresentation of Jesus in Hamlet 2

Back To School Blues (8/15/2008)
Concerns for the Upcoming School Year

The 2008 Teen Choice Awards (8/5/2008)
A Porthole into Their World

And the Winner Is… (7/24/2008)
The 2008 Teen Choice Awards Preview

Promise Rings or Promiscuity (7/13/2008)
The New TV Show for Teens Has Both

The Hottest Virtual Teenage Hangout… A Little Too “Hot” (6/28/2008)
A Virtual Pick Up Joint Where Authenticity is Scarce

www dot WhatAreTheyReallyDoing dot com (6/21/2008)
An Inside Look At the Online Lives of Teens

Usher Takes A Stand… or at least… Does it Standing Up (6/13/2008)
Mixed Messages from His New Album

The Class of 2008 (6/7/2008)
Does Their Collegiate Future Affect Their Faith?

No Limits (6/2/2008)
A Glimpse of Pop Culture through the Lens of the MTV Movie Awards

When Texting Becomes “Sexting” (5/23/2008)
Beyond “LOL” and “OMG”

Modern Day Pinocchio's (5/16/2008)
Most teens have a bad track record with truth

The University of Platonic Love (5/9/2008)
Colleges Offer Coed Roommates Options

It’s My Parents’ Fault! (5/3/2008)
(Isn’t It?)

Grand Theft Auto 4 (4/26/2008)
2008’s Biggest Video Game Is Already Disturbing the Peace

The Ruckus Over Rap Music (4/18/2008)
MTV & BET in Trouble With Parents...Again!

Fight Club Rules (4/11/2008)
What’s the appropriate response to teenage violence?

Is Hollywood’s Hottest Boy Band Clean? (4/4/2008)
The Jonas Brothers in the Spotlight

Kids Wear the Pants (3/28/2008)
But Mom and Dad Buy Them

I Don’t Like Me (3/21/2008)
Girls’ Low Self-esteem Has Dangerous Side Effects

Is Church Attendance A Big Deal? (3/15/2008)
Americans Making Big Shifts in Religious Affiliation

Do Bad Lyrics Really Affect Teenagers? (3/8/2008)
The Source's Music Survey

Watch Your *#%~@& Mouth! (2/28/2008)
Foul Language Amongst Teens On The Rise

Classroom Blues (2/22/2008)
Students No Longer Saved By the Bell

Great News Mom and Dad! (2/15/2008)
Young People Say YOU Make Them Happy

Video Games Make the Big Bucks (2/9/2008)
Outselling Music and Other Media in 2007

TV Goes Sexy (1/31/2008)
And damaging teen girls in the process

Gen Y: Red or Blue? (1/24/2008)
Millennials poised to impact ‘08 presidential election

MySpace Safe? (1/18/2008)
MySpace reveals new strategies for teenagers’ safety

Complete Depravity - Season 2 (1/12/2008)
MTV Announces 2nd Season of “A Shot at Love with
Tila Tequila”


You Had Me at Hello (1/4/2008)
Capitalizing on Teenagers' Preferences for Communication

Cheaters Never Win and Winners Never Cheat. Yeah Right! (12/30/2007)
Academic cheating is the new norm for masses of students

All I Want for Christmas Is... (12/21/2007)
The most popular gift requests of teenagers this holiday season

Where Are Lewis and Clark When You REALLY Need ‘Em? (12/14/2007)
One youth pastor's expedition into the new
frontier of virtual worlds


Some Folk Who Shouldn’t Poke? (12/11/2007)
Exploring the PG-13 Rating for Facebook's New SuperPoke!

Music—a Door to Transforming Conversations (12/6/2007)

What I Learned From Watching Commercials (11/20/2007)
How Truth's anti-tobacco campaign can help youth workers shape their message

Is That Compass Pointing South? (11/6/2007)
Christian Groups Agitated About New Film, "The Golden Compass"

Friday Night Lights' Inaccurate Picture of a Modern Day Believer... or is it? (10/17/2007)

A Long Way Since the 'Solid Gold Dancers' (9/12/2007)

May I? (8/22/2007)
The Question That Gives You a Glimpse into Their World

Our Response to the MTV Movie Awards (5/6/2007)
Three Essential Practices for Your Youth Ministry

Slanguage: An Insight into Youth Culture Today (4/10/2007)
An Interview with Fred Lynch and Jonathan McKee

Keeping Up With Youth Culture (2/27/2007)
...and the Language Kids Use

Who Ordered the Poo Poo Platter? (8/29/2006)
My 2 cents on the 2006 Teen Choice Awards and MTV VMAs

A Window into the "MySpace" Generation (2/14/2006)
The "MySpace" epidemic might just be the new hub of youth culture; should we glean from it... or object to it?

The Crap Your Kids Will be Watching This Sunday Night (8/23/2005)
What you Should Know About the MTV Video Music Awards

If Teenagers Only Had a Brain (8/16/2005)
Our Response to All the Hype about the Teen Brain

Post Modernna? (7/19/2005)
Our Culture's Take on Religion ... from the Mouth of Madonna

The EITHER/OR Dichotomy (12/7/2004)
Is LIFESTYLE or VERBAL Evangelism More Effective When Reaching Out to Postmoderns?

Madonna... Searching for Something? (11/23/2004)

Thirteen (5/11/2004)
Starring Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed Directed by Catherine Hardwicke

Homosexuality: Dividing the Issues (3/30/2004)

Censoring Friends ... and Veggie Tales? (2/24/2004)

WAITING FOR SEX (5/21/2002)
The Average Age Americans Get Married is 26 & 27. Does the World Think Students Can Wait That Long?!!


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