About The Column
If you’re looking for a hook to lure teenagers and their parents to your newspaper and web site, Straight Talk for Teens by Teens is it. A panel of more than 45 teenagers brings you directly into their world of trials, tribulations and triumphs.
The column mixes teen voices, tackling real, everyday issues, with adult observations by Lauren Forcella, a parent with a master’s degree in Consciousness Studies and co-founder of Teens-Matter, a non-profit organization in Auburn, California.
The final product is up-close and personal like nothing else on the market. Edgy, current and credible, this Q & A column screams read me!
A high school teacher sums it up: “Teens enjoy the column because some of the advice comes from their peers. Parents enjoy it because they are getting help from their generation — while getting a sense of what teens are thinking. It’s a win-win. Parents get to understand what teens are thinking, and teens get to feel heard.”
Nothing in the newspaper attracts teens more than this column, which often prompts important and sometimes long-overdue conversations. And no other column satisfies the deep need for parents and grandparents to receive accurate, real-life information about their teenagers.
Don’t miss the opportunity to share this column with your readers. Whether you’re looking to recruit the next generation of readers, or to provide valuable and practical information to families, Straight Talk for Teens by Teens is the column that makes it happen.
