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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Nearly Half of Youth Say 'American Dream' is Dead
American's youth are down on the future, with nearly half of those ages 18 through 29 believing the "American Dream" is more dead than alive, a nationwide survey released by Harvard University’s...Wednesday, December 16, 2015
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Teens Turn to Secret Instagram Accounts ("Finstas") to Share with Closest Friends
Teenagers are turning to "Finstas" (a fake Instagram account) to share content they only want their close friends to see, while maintaining their official Instagram account to present a polished...Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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High School Students Risk Suffering Academically When Families Move
A new study reveals high school students risk suffering academically when their families move, highlighting the potential trauma on early teens of switching schools.Monday, December 14, 2015
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What's Hot? 12/11/15
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 11, 2015
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Teens Are Still Bad Drivers
Even though auto fatalities involving teen drivers have fallen throughout the years, a new study shows young drivers are still bad drivers.Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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Brain Damage Study Shows Student-Athletes May be at Risk for CTE
A new study suggests that amateur athletes who play contact sports could be in danger of suffering chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - which is the outcome of repeated head traumas and results...Tuesday, December 8, 2015
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A Good Breakfast Means Better Grades for Kids
A new study showed that kids who ate a quality breakfast had twice the chance of receiving above-average scores in standardized assessment tests six to 18 months later, compared to those who...Monday, December 7, 2015
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What's Hot? 12/04/15
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, December 4, 2015
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Teens Can't Tell the Difference Between Google Ads and Search Results
New research suggests that just because teens feel at home using smartphones, it doesn't mean they're more aware of the nuances of how the web works.Wednesday, December 2, 2015
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Teens More Cautious About Sex When Parents Set Rules
A new study suggests that parents who set rules and keep tabs on their teenagers may have kids who are more cautious about sex.Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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Teens with Many Facebook Friends More Likely to be Stressed
Facebook can help friends stay connected and may even boost an individual's self-esteem. But researchers at the University of Montreal recently found that the social network may play a role in...Tuesday, November 24, 2015
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40% of Millennials OK with Limiting Speech Offensive to Minorities
American Millennials are far more likely than older generations to say the government should be able to prevent people from saying offensive statements about minority groups, according to a new...Monday, November 23, 2015
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What's Hot? 11/20/15
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, November 20, 2015
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Too High Parental Aspirations Can Hurt Child's School Performance
New research from the U.K. suggests that when parents' educational expectations for their children are realistic, kids tend to do better in school. However, if the goals are unrealistic, then the...Thursday, November 19, 2015
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CDC Reports Alarming Increase in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis increased dramatically in 2014, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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Bullies and Victims at Risk for Eating Disorders
Those who are bullied in childhood are at an increased risk for a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and even eating disorders. Surprisingly, a new study finds it is not...Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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A Record Share of Young American Women Are Living With Family
Some 36.4 percent of women age 18 to 34 lived with their parents or relatives in 2014, the highest since records began in 1940, according to a report released by Pew Research Center.Monday, November 16, 2015
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What's Hot? 11/13/15
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, November 13, 2015