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Adolescence Directory Online: Adolescence Directory On Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. It is a service of the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University.
AL-ANON/ALATEEN: "AL-ANON (and ALATEEN for younger members) is a worldwide organization that offers a self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a drinking problem."
A Guide to the Business of Babysitting: This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, covering good business practices, child development, safety, and general tips on caring for kids
A Girl's World.com: Magazine written and edited entirely by girls and teens from around the world. Features tech tips for girls, contests, fun party ideas, recipes, games, crafts, and stuff to do including interactive games and quizzes.
LifeWorks: Middle and high school students can browse for information on more than 100 medical science and health careers by title, education required, interest area, or median salary. Alternatively, the 'Career Finder' can be used to generate a customized list of careers especially suited for users' skills and interests.
Teaching.com: Youth in Action Network: Where teens and educators worldwide come together to learn, communicate, and take positive action on issues related to topics such as the environment, human rights, and more.
Teen Advice Online: Teens help each other make the right decision at this site.
Teen Growth.com: All About Your Health: Information for teens on staying healthy. Explore what the experts (pediatricians, psychologists, and educators) have to say about your body, emotions, friends, sex, sports, school, safety, and family. Talk with other teens about issues that are important to you.
Teen Sexuality: Discovering and forming one's sexual identity is a focal point of adolescence. Award- winning photojournalist Dan Habib has produced Teen Sexuality in a Culture of Confusion to spur more open and honest discussion of these and other issues. This presentation, four years in the making, explores the personal stories of teenagers dealing with a wide range of issues, including AIDS, body image, gender identity, peer pressure, and religion.
TeenCentral.net: The help-line Web site for teens by teens.
TeenWire: A searchable site for teens that presents information about adolescents and their issues, including relationships, sexuality, and pregnancy.
Young Investors Network: The Young Investors Network is provided by Smith Barney, a large brokerage firm. The site strives to inform teenagers of the benefits of investing and how to go about it.