Raising teenagers in the gangsta-rapping, cellphone-toting, freaks-geeks-and-mean-girls world of today is challenging to say the least. And most adults believe teens are in a "moral meltdown." But it turns out many of the common complaints are wrong. Teens today are less likely to smoke, do drugs, get pregnant, or drop out of school than their parents were. So how come 12-to-19 year olds still get such a bad rap?
Let U.S. News & World Report help you solve the teen conundrum with a fascinating in-depth look inside the secret world of teens.
Here are just a few of the stories you'll find:
Inside the Teen Brain. What makes them tick? It's not just hormones.
Risky Business. Dangers still persist when it comes to teens and sex.
Popular Culture.What they're watching and reading, and why you need to know about it.
Affluenza. How the culture of consumption is affecting your teenager.
Inside the Teen Brain. What makes them tick? It's not just hormones.