Teenagers

Female teachers are being sworn at, sexually harassed and physically threatened in high schools by male students. They say young men are bringing the misogynistic ideas of Andrew Tate and other online influencers into the classroom. 

Charlie's 12-year-old daughter is so anxious that she bites her nails until they bleed. Here are some ways parents can help children in distress.

Without anywhere safe and secure to call home, Hailey felt like she didn't have a future. Her grades crashed and her mental health suffered. She's not alone. 

This three-month circus program brings out everyone's "inner child" and shows you're never too old to learn new tricks — like hula-hooping and plate-spinning.

How do we ensure that our teenagers reach out to us when things take a turn for the worse? Bec Sparrow shares the top three tips she has learned from the experts in Parental As Anything Teens this season.

A unique NSW program aims to put the brakes on youth crime by rewarding good behaviour with a positive experience that involves police while passing on valuable life lessons. 

Peter Dutton has pledged to build nuclear power plants in these teenagers' regions if the Coalition wins the next election. Some are excited by the prospect of a new industry but others want to keep the focus on renewables.

Before participating in stand-up workshops, Torren lacked confidence and was "a bit of a reclusive person" but is now trying to make comedy a career after being a state finalist in a recent competition.

Many moments from Inside Out 2 could help spark a conversation with your child about the complex emotions that are normal when growing up.

Working on a cattle station in one of the most remote parts of Australia, these backpackers say outback life is an opportunity that more young Australians should be taking up.

Last year, Halls Creek Shire and the WA government spruiked the town's new BMX track as an exciting way to engage troubled youth. Now residents are asking why it's overgrown with weeds and practically unusable.

They're losing their formative years to this debilitating disease. But for too many children with long COVID, finding help is a frustrating and traumatic process that leaves them feeling isolated and invisible.

Julie Inman Grant says healthier role models are only a partial solution to the problem, particularly as social media algorithms continue to remain secretive and unregulated.

Australia's e-Safety commissioner has released a report highlighting how a small number of harmful voices dominate online spaces.

Forget the Paris Olympics, two young people from the Australian sheep industry have claimed prizes at the World Young Shepherds competition held in France.

Employers can pay youngsters aged below 21 less than the minimum wage. But some say it is not a fair deal and are pushing for equal pay.

When Amanda Hewer was in high school and still figuring out what she wanted to do with her life, trades never felt like an option. Now, she's on a quest to get more girls into the industry she loves.

Studies suggest the absence of "risky play" in the modern world could be contributing to the teen mental health crisis. Here's what it's all about.

Bruce Morcombe is urging parents to talk to their children about personal safety after reports a stranger has approached several students in regional Victoria.  

The Coalition hopes the federal government will agree to put aside politics to cut kids off from social media, as it continues to push for a ban.

Experts say emerging research shows a link between risky play and less psychological distress in adolescent years. Could this be part of the solution to the current teen mental health crisis? 

The Maroochydore District Court heard the teenager was one of three girls who lured the victim to a house before inflicting four hours of abuse.

Perth mum Rhiannon shares why she and her husband opted to offer a financial incentive to their three kids to encourage them to stay off social media until they've finished school.  

Researchers believe about 100,000 Australian teenagers are clinically addicted to video games, amid concern game companies are using tactics that make it harder for people to play in moderation.

Many children distance themselves from their parents as they grow up, but there are ways to reconnect with your tween/teen.