CNN recently had a video segment about a new study that shows teens (age 12-17) who watch sex on TV are twice as likely to be involved in a pregnancy.
One of the guest commentators is Lisa Boesky, author of "When to Worry: How to Tell If Your Teen Needs Help-And What to Do About It" which covers mood swings, rebellion and defiance, school difficulties, teen depression, ADHD, alcohol and drug use, self-injury ("cutting"), low self-esteem, delinquency, learning disabilities, out of control teens, worries/fears and stress, eating disorders, aggression, bipolar disorder, aspergers, teen suicide, and trauma.
The other commentator says that parents who are negligent are more likely to let their kids watch inappropriate TV and also more likely to not be supervising their kids in order to help them stay out of trouble.
What do you think of the viewpoints expressed in this video?
The video segment host mentions a few particular shows he thinks that teens would be better off not watching: "Sex and the City", "Gossip Girl", "Desparate Housewives". A commentator mentions some other shows: "Rock of Love", "Flavor of Love", "I Love New York", "Tila Tequila". Either way, make an effort to watch the shows your teen is watching. Discuss the situations, language, clothing, etc. seen in the show.
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