Jim Liebelt
Jim is Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for HomeWord . Jim has over 40 years of experience as a youth and family ministry specialist, and has been on the HomeWord staff since 1998. He has served over the years as a pastor, author, youth ministry trainer, adjunct college instructor and speaker. Jim’s culture blog and parenting articles appear on HomeWord.com. Jim is a contributing author of culture and parenting articles to Crosswalk.com. Jim and his wife Jenny live in Quincy, MA.
Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University
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More U.S. Teens Experiencing Depression
According to new research, from 2013 to 2014, about one in nine teens in the United States had a major depressive episode, up from about one in 10 teens from 2012 to 2013.Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2020
Members of the entering college class of 2020 were mostly born in 1998 and cannot remember a time when they had to wait for anything. They also can’t recall a time when the United States was not at...Tuesday, August 23, 2016
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Teen Cyberbullies More Apt to Be Friends Than Strangers
According to a new study, cyberbullying among teens is highly likely to involve current or former friends and dating partners, and girls are twice as likely as boys to be victimized.Monday, August 22, 2016
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Low Cost, Flavors, Convenience Turn Teens on to Vaping
Young people try electronic cigarettes out of curiosity about the devices and alluring flavors that range from cotton candy to pizza, but keep vaping because of their low cost, according to a study...Thursday, August 18, 2016
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Many Millennials Regret Going to College
A new survey of millennials found that more than a third of 18- to 35-year-olds say they wish they had not gone to university, while almost half say they would have got to where they are now...Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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A Record 60.6 Million Americans Live in Multigenerational Households
In 2014, a record 60.6 million people, or 19% of the U.S. population, lived with multiple generations under one roof, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of census data.Monday, August 15, 2016
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What's Hot? 08/05/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, August 5, 2016
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Most Nighttime Crashes With Teen Drivers Happen Before Midnight
Teens are driving unsupervised too late at night, a recent study suggests, and expanding restrictions on their nighttime driving to include the hours before midnight could save lives.Thursday, August 4, 2016
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Teens' Home Access to Drugs & Alcohol May Fuel Use As Adults
Teenagers who have easy access to drugs and alcohol in the home are more likely to drink and do drugs in their early and late 20s, according to new research.Wednesday, August 3, 2016
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"App and Drive" is the New Danger Among Teen Drivers
According to new research, while 27 percent of teens today still report texting and driving, a bigger concern is that two out of three teens (68 percent) admit to using apps while driving.Tuesday, August 2, 2016
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Alcohol Consumption During Adolescence Adversely Affects Verbal Learning and Memory Performance
Findings from a new study showed that the amount of alcohol consumed during adolescence adversely affected verbal learning and memory (VLM) performance in a dose-dependent manner.Monday, August 1, 2016
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What's Hot? 07/29/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, July 29, 2016
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Study Finds Parental Warmth and Support Promotes Complacency in Kids
A recent study of European teenagers found that youths who experienced high parental warmth and support are less civically engaged in young adulthood.Thursday, July 28, 2016
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Tiger Moms Are the Same Everywhere
It doesn't matter if you're an American or Chinese "tiger mom," evidence shows that parents' attempts to control children through psychological means are associated with academic and emotional...Wednesday, July 27, 2016
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Study Shows Teens Have Little Interest in Traditional Radio
Although younger music listeners still have access to radios, they aren’t engaging with them very much (or at all), preferring online streaming options from their smartphones and connected devices.Tuesday, July 26, 2016
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Teen Female Athletes Who Don't Eat Enough Risk Reproductive, Bone Problems
Adolescent female athletes are more likely to experience significant reproductive and bone health problems if they don’t follow a healthy diet, a new study suggests.Monday, July 25, 2016
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What's Hot? 07/22/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, July 22, 2016
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Internet Savvy Teens Worse at Romantic Relationships in Real Life
According to a recent study, teens who spent more time communicating with their boyfriends or girlfriends through texting or social media were less adept at managing conflicts or sharing problems...Thursday, July 21, 2016