adolescents

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Besides the couples, “The Farmer” section contains infants, young children, adolescents and extended families.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In 2027, the guidance explains, Title X will fund “voluntary family planning projects” that offer a broad range of “acceptable and effective family planning method” and services for adolescents and infertility.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The attack was a tragedy but "not a surprise" to people like her who work with young adults and adolescents, she said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

If U.S. adolescents understood the major religions, they might become better citizens and wiser election voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Many people have observed that adolescents tend to be more reckless, impulsive, and vulnerable to peer pressure than adults.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater