Kids & Family - Sept. 29, 2009
Teens from gay families speak out
Earlier this month, The Cream City Foundation, an LGBT organization based in Milwaukee, launched a billboard campaign in southeastern Wisconsin featuring local gay families. OnMilwaukee.com interviewed a few of the teens featured in the billboards.
Tags: LGBT, gay families, teens, cream city foundation

Kids & Family - July 5, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Is Summerfest teen-friendly?
Summerfest is, primarily, a playground for adults. Much of the music appeals to fest-goers in their 20s, 30s, 50s and 50s and, for a lot of people, it's all about the beer. Children have plenty of options, too, but what about teens? Is there enough for them to do at the Big Gig?
Tags: teens, summerfest, pogo dudes

Politics - Sept. 27, 2008
Surprise! These teens are tuned in
This election, like many Presidential races of the past, is mired in controversy. With both sides contradicting each other and reckless claims flying across the board, it's hard for young, inexperienced voters to know where the candidate's stands on all the issues. Curious to find out what young voters believe about each candidate and even more, what each candidate actually stands for, I talked to two young voters and did some research of my own.
Tags: teens, presidential election, election 2008, mccain, obama

Politics - Aug. 30, 2008
Are today's teens tuned in to politics?
Following in the footsteps of the Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, who recently texted the name of his running mate to his supporters, I decided to use texting to perform a highly, un-scientific social experiment and find out what teens think about the upcoming election.
Tags: presidential election, barack obama, teens, economy, taxes, war, gas prices

Kids & Family - April 26, 2008
Should we pass on prom?
While everyone regains that spring in their step, another excitement arises for juniors and seniors in high school. It's prom season, one of the most memorable events of the high school years.
Tags: high school prom, prom night, teens, high school, dance

Kids & Family - March 22, 2008
Economic realities of being a teenager
While everyone is talking about a possible recession, teenagers face very unique circumstances when it comes to juggling money, a job and all the other items on their plate.
Tags: teens, teenager, money, recession, gas prices, labor

Kids & Family - Feb. 9, 2008
Kissing dating goodbye?
Everyone has accepted dating as the norm. Everyone except for Joshua Harris, that is. Harris is a Christian author, who wrote a book a couple years ago called "I Kissed Dating Goodbye."
Tags: joshua harris, i kissed dating goodbye, teen dating, teens, high school

Kids & Family - Jan. 12, 2008
Deciphering the teen code
Successful communication was imperative for our country's beginning. Communication with your teen is just as important.
Tags: teens, teenagers, slang, texting, text message, instant message, myspace, facebook

Kids & Family - Oct. 27, 2007
I gotta be home by when?
Teenagers love the nighttime. We're known for our love of staying up until an ungodly hour. But while we may do it often, it isn't always legal.
Tags: teens, curfew, milwaukee police department

Kids & Family - Oct. 13, 2007
Summer stories: An escape from the norm
There is a consensus among many adults that teens waste away their summer days. Here are some stories of what a few teens did this past summer to break that trend.
Tags: teens, summer break, high school, high school sports, summer vacation

Kids & Family - July 24, 2007
Restrained Freedom? Teenage Driving Today
This past Thursday, July 12, I joined millions of other teenagers in becoming a driver. The first time I went out to drive, I felt a freedom I hadn't quite felt before. I decided whether or not to go the speed limit, and I decided where I went. It was exhilarating.
Tags: teen drivers, teens, drivers license

Kids & Family - July 10, 2007
Writing this makes me hungry...
If you've ever spent time with a teen, you know that food is an ever-present, imperative component of every teenager's lifestyle.
Tags: teens, teenagers, junk food, Taco Bell, snacking, pop tarts, kellogg's

Kids & Family - June 5, 2007
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: What it means to me
Teenagers these days have little respect for anything, but we as teens have to realize that as soon as we hit college or our first big job (or any job for that matter) we have to respect and follow the rules, check our attitudes at the door and do exactly as we're instructed.
Tags: Teens, teenagers, Pledge of Pledge of Allegiance, respect, underage drinking

Milwaukee Buzz - March 24, 2007
I.D. needed to shop, but not to vote?
I'm not here to argue the pros and cons of Mayfair's new I.D. policy. But, I can't help but wonder why an 18 year-old now has to show an i.d. to shop but still doesn't have to vote for any elected office in our City or Country.
Tags: I.D. voting, Mayfair, election day, voter id, mall, teens, shopping policy

Kids & Family - March 7, 2007
OnMilwaukee.com announces second "18 Under 18" contest
Last year, OnMilwaukee.com launched the first "18 Under 18" contest, which recognized 18 of the city's brightest, most ambitious young people. The second annual contest starts today and runs through March 28.
Tags: 18 under 18, teens