The pretty-boy teen movie idol of the late '70s was uncool, ultra-girly and as sexless as a Ken doll. It's about time he was given more respect.

"Platonic Sex" is a bestseller among Asian teens.

For years, I protected my hometown and its beloved piano teacher. I finally realized I was betraying myself

Teen brawls surge -- and the Internet can't stop watching

The novelist explores the repercussions of a violent act in a town where life ends with high school.

Three kindergarten girls are here to save the day. Are they making the world safe for female heroes, or making female heroes safe for the world? Who cares.

A controversial and deeply flawed new book, 'The Nurture Assumption,' argues that no matter how you parent, junior might still become the next Charles Manson.

Chill: there's no one right way

From "American Idol" to Paris Hilton to an army of jiggly video stars, vapid females seem to be everywhere.

Director Catherine Hardwicke collaborated with a teenage girl to accurately convey the gritty realities of American youth. The result goes down like medicine.

Talk magazine peddles hardcore porn from the mouths of babes.

A flashy exhibition takes the release of a new font to the next level

A new study suggests people think less of women who post revealing photos. It speaks to a greater culture of sexism

The idea that a teen can be "older than her chronological age" puts young girls in danger

The former "Wonder Years" star talks about why smart can be sexy -- and whether she's sending the wrong message