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December 03, 2016

The Dangers of Teen Drivers

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Research shows that teenage drivers have a higher risk of fatal crashes. Should states toughen up the rules for teen licensing? And what role do parents and educators play?


Then- victims of stalkers can suffer in many ways, especially when victims are young. But defining actual stalking behavior among teens isn’t always easy.

Episode Segments

Teenage Driving

Recent government data found a ten percent spike in teen driver-involved fatal crashes. Pam S. Fischer consultant for the Governors Highway Safety Association, principal of Pam Fischer Consulting in Hackettstown, NJ outlined the current teen driving restrictions used in most states. She believes that states should consider strengthening their teen licensing requirements. She said the brain is not fully developed in teenagers, so teens don’t asses risk in the same way as adults.

Teens and Stalking

Stalking is a widely recognized public health concern, yet little information is available about stalking behaviors among teenage victims. Dennis E. Reidy, PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist, Behavioral Scientist in the Division of Violence Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta led a study that determined that found that 14% of girls and 13% of boys have been victims of stalking. In addition, the survey found that the stalked teens were more likely to report symptoms linked to depression, as well as risky behavior such as binge drinking and sexting.

Fixing Boomer Finances

Susan Feitelberg, Certified Financial Planner, Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley, and author of The Net Worth Workout discussed the baby boom generation’s shaky financial fitness, particularly in the area of retirement planning. She offered suggestions on how consumers can assess their current financial condition and set achievable financial goals.

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