Teens are dating at younger and younger ages, but without the benefit of solid guidelines.  Regretfully, many teens are getting misguided relationship cues from television or peers.  Often, the result  is verbal or  physical violence. This segment looks at  what parents need to know to get their children on the right relationship path.

Our definition of a good education and what it means to prepare our kids to be successful, has placed enormous pressures on teens and parents.    According to our guests it's time to recalibrate out thinking, values and definition  of how to prepare teens for life.

Can hip hop music become a powerful and effective way to engage teens and help them learn? Should parents and teachers be concerned about the gang culture associated rap music? Tune in and learn about an innovate program of teaching with rap music that is producing encouraging results.

Today's teens are coming up in a brave new world.  The challenges, influences, exposures, and choices teens face are far more complex than most of today's parents and  teachers ever faced. In this segment our guests offer an insightful view into the world of teens and tips for helping them  navigate the minefield.