Alarming finding about Aussie teens
Almost one in three Australian teens have considered hurting themselves and girls are twice as likely to self harm compared to boys, a new report has found.
Teens
Disastrous impact of NSW friends bubble
For all the good intentions behind the creation of a “friends bubble”, the government overlooked a major social problem for our kids.
KFC store’s act after teen dies with Covid
KFC colleagues of Sydney teen Osama Suduh are fundraising for his family after the teen, who died from meningitis, contracted Covid-19 at work.
Mum’s ‘disgusting’ find under son’s bed
It’s something no parent ever wants to see, with one mother sharing the “disgusting” discovery she made under her teenage son’s bed.
Call for Aussie kids to show us life after lockdown
We know lots of kids have been getting busy with pencils, crayons and textas at home. Now here’s an extra reason to get creative. Enter our competition.
How my teenager taught me to be a better mother
Angela Mollard’s youngest child is turning 18 in a few months and that upcoming milestone made her realise she’s no longer mothering, but smothering her teen.
Teen’s gross 14-month-old lunch goes viral
It was meant to be a sandwich and a piece of fruit, but after a teenager forgot to clear out his lunch box in lockdown, it turned into something “deadly”.
Son injured at Dreamworld reports mum
A mother has faced court accused of stealing a large chunk of her son’s payout from Dreamworld’s infamous Thunder River Rapids ride disaster.
Mother warns of child predator
A teenager suffered a ‘terrifying’ experience when a stranger approached her and her friend, screaming at them to ‘get into the boot’ of his car.
Tough conversations parents need to have
An ugly reality for teenagers growing up in Australia has been revealed. An expert has revealed what we can do as parents to help them.
Teen dead after ‘evil’ catfishing scam
A teen targeted by a catfish who posed as a girl to get intimate pictures before threatening to release them tragically took his own life.
Girl, 7, put on harsh diet by mum
A teen whose mum wrote a viral article about putting her on a diet at the age of seven says still suffers from what she went through.
Why the first kiss never fades
First kisses, fighting bullies and classroom politics: why coming-of-age stories live on and are as relevant to adults as they are to kids.
Mistake that could ruin your teen’s life
An alarming number of Australian teenagers are engaging in a serious criminal act that could quite literally destroy their lives.
Melania’s rare nod to son torn apart online
The former first lady has shared a rare public display of affection for Barron on his birthday — but the message has divided social media.
Minister lashes teens for ‘unacceptable’ act
The Education Minister has blasted teenage boys for sending “d*ck pics” to female classmates, amid police warnings they could be prosecuted.
Kochie: Texting is good for kids
Sunrise host David Koch believes social media and texting are destroying children’s ability to spell are unfounded.
Boy, 13, dies after being hit by bus
A teenage boy has died after being hit by a bus as he crossed the road near his high school at pick-up time.
Fallout after girls told no skimpy outfits
A principal at a Sydney girls’ school told students not to wear “skimpy or revealing” clothes for a reason that’s been labelled “inappropriate and regrettable”.
Dad slammed over insane house rules
A teenage girl has appealed to the internet for help, as she questions her dad’s insane rules about her nudity in their family home.
Missing teens believed ‘travelling together’
Police have appealed for public help to find two missing teenage girls who are thought to be travelling together in Melbourne’s southeast.
Teen reveals how parents ‘track’ her
A 19-year-old has shared just how strict her parents are in response to a TikTok trend, leaving people stunned at just how little freedom she has.
Mum’s epic response to teen’s X-rated act
A mother has gone viral for her brilliant response to a teen star’s X-rated video, after telling the 18-year-old “that’s not how you do it”.
‘He was driving in his very own coffin’
Young male drivers are being urged to think about the consequences of their actions before they get behind the wheel.
Appeal to find missing 14-year-old girl
Police have asked for the public’s assistance after a teenage girl went missing in Sydney last week and hasn’t contacted her family since.
‘Standard weekend’: Cops’ take on schoolies
School leavers across Queensland are letting their hair down this week. But they’ve behaved so well Gold Coast police had nothing bad to say.
Boy found dead in Melbourne river
A Melbourne boy has tragically drowned after disappearing while swimming at a river in the city’s southwest on Cup Day.
Panic as schoolgirls disappear from home
Police have launched a desperate search after two 14-year-old girls disappeared from their Sydney homes on Wednesday night.
Teen’s horror injuries after group attack
A teen is in an induced coma after being attacked by a group of youths opposite a Melbourne shopping centre, as police now probe possible gang links.
Shocking video of schoolboys brawl
The video shows the boys and the man engaged in a wild brawl outside the school, as other students watched on.
13yo in wild police chase: Cops
Three teens, one as young as 13, have been charged after an alleged high-speed police pursuit that came to a dramatic end.
School holiday blitz ends in 500 charges
Police have made scores of arrests and laid almost 500 charges to tackle a crime wave in Townsville where the government has pledged to station more officers.
‘Pretty sneaky’: Why every grandparent must read this
Families are increasingly turning to grandparents to look after the kids, but many older Australians don’t know what to do when things take a wrong turn online.
True culprit behind rich boys’ vile list
The disgusting “manifesto” devised by a group of private school boys has sparked outrage against the Shore School but someone else is to blame.
Aussie kids are the ‘world’s worst bullies’
Shocking new findings have revealed Australian children are subject to some of the highest levels of bullying in the world.
Aussie mum’s ‘genius’ birthday gift
An Aussie mum has impressed hundreds of parents with the “genius” present she came up with for her son’s 18th birthday.
Dad’s viral solution to lockdown problem
A Victorian dad who launched a petition to attempt to solve a problem faced by his teenage daughter has been left stunned by the reaction.
Student’s bold plan to cancel VCE exams
A year 12 student is leading a bold charge to have VCE exams cancelled, saying Melbourne’s plunge into stage four lockdown is the “final straw”.
The advice every parent needs to hear
Australia’s top cop is demanding parents start paying more attention to child exploitation, warning no one saved their kids by covering their ears or eyes.
Hand gesture that proves we’re old
A man who asked his family to complete a common hand gesture has gone viral after the test uncovered a shock truth about kids today.
Mum’s heartbreaking secret tears
As a child, Shannon Molloy would hear his mum as she quietly cried in secret, carrying the weight of the world – and his burden – on her shoulders.
Kids COVID-19 symptoms different to adults
New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shed light on COVID-19 in children, including the common symptoms which are less likely to occur in adults.
Bloody great emoji coming to phones
A tiny drop of blood will be a huge conversation starter when it comes to smartphone keyboards soon. The ‘period emoji’ is here.
Child who wants to block puberty
Olivia Purdie, 11, is taking medication to deliberately delay puberty because Olivia doesn’t identify as either a boy or a girl.
Cindy’s ‘dark day’ over son’s face tattoo
Parenting is rarely easy, but spare a thought for Cindy Crawford, whose son debuted his horrific new face tattoo on Instagram this week.
Mum reveals ‘brilliant’ fridge hiding spot
A woman has shared the hilarious way she stops her son from finding her treats — and it proves the best hiding spots are always in plain sight.
Teen’s huge lunchbox sparks furious debate
At first glance it looks just like a regular school lunch — but this photo has sparked a fiery debate among mums online.
Gamer son’s ‘violent’ act against siblings
He’s 19 and finished school two years ago – but instead of getting a job or going to uni, he plays games all day and terrorises his family by night.
Holiday risks for kids with diabetes
Holidays can be distracting for children and teens with diabetes, a University of Adelaide study shows.
Teen beaten by friend in jealous attack
Deanna Burrows thought she was about to hang out with a friend she’d chatted to on Snapchat, but that’s not who turned up to meet her.
Scary replies to ‘teen’s’ messages
It’s a social media platform that teenagers love using — but some of its users are TikTok for a disturbing reason leaving parents terrified.
The big problem with teen sexting
There’s a lot at stake for Australian teens who engage in sexting, which is more common than people think — and a big one is a criminal conviction.
Wallaby fans want son of Lynagh
Wallabies great and retired rugby superstar Michael Lynagh wants his son to wear green and gold before the door closes on him representing Australia.
Teen influencer’s lies exposed by dad
A dad who’s “sick of being disgusted” by his teenage daughter’s behaviour has taken to social media to set the record straight and beg for help.
‘He was brutally bullied for sewing’
Shilo was trying to be a good mum by showing off her son Nate’s sewing skills on Facebook. When his classmates found out, his life became a living hell.
Kendall Jenner sparks ‘sadfishing’ trend
When Kendall Jenner teased that she was ready to reveal her “most raw story” yet, it sparked a worrying new trend for troubled teenagers online.
Fury over teen’s ‘excessive’ $40k party
Most 18th birthday parties involve a bar tab at the local pub and some drunken dancing, but this girl’s “Swan Lake” soiree is something else.
Dad’s epic response to daughter’s shorts
A dad has been praised for his ability to leave his teenage daughter in stitches while sharing his concerns about her love of “butt-cutting shorts”.
Mystery surrounds teen’s death
New reports suggest a 17-year-old Dutch girl who was reportedly euthanised after being raped as a child actually died after refusing food and water.
Child ‘gangsters’ film their sick crimes
School-aged Australian kids are taking part in a disturbing trend of filming their crimes and acts of violence and boasting about it online.
Dad’s epic response to daughter’s phone
A British dad has won fans around the world after posting a picture of his drastic action to get his daughter off her phone.
Mum’s accidental X-rated brag
A mum shared her innocent Kmart set-up online — where people pointed out her teen son probably had another X-rated use for it.
Nation bans unvaccinated kids from school
Anti-vax parents have been warned not to send their kids to school, and told ignoring the new rules will cop them hefty fines.
Mums made porno film for their kids
Mums and pornography don’t usually mix, but a group of four UK mums rallied to make a porno film their friends, family and kids could watch.
Boy defies ‘anti-vax mum’, gets vaccinated
A young teen never got the chance to line up at school for those painful vaccination jabs because of his mum’s belief. This all changed when he turned 18.
Teen tricked into sending naked photo
A teenage girl was left feeling “disgusting” and “worthless” after being tricked into inadvertedly taking part in a naked sexting scandal.
Parents, it’s time to have your say
Parenting has never been more stressful, and The Sunday Mail has joined with child experts to give mums and dads a voice. TAKE OUR SURVEY NOW
Scandalous reason this pic went viral
A dad with a wicked sense of humour has set the internet alight with this seemingly innocent snap — can you tell why?
Porn making teen boys ‘impotent’
Australian kids are accessing graphic pornography more and more, and its ready availability is having disastrous effects — including a worrying new sex trend.
Dad makes app that forces teens to reply to texts
A frustrated dad was sick of his 13-year-old son ignoring his texts. So he developed an app that enables parents to lock their kid’s phone until they write back.
Social post could save your kid’s life
A heartbroken aunty has shared a post about how she lost her nephew in tragic and avoidable circumstances. It’s a warning to all parents.
Schoolies’ drug confessions
Schoolies might be drinking less and behaving better but they have just replaced one dangerous habit with another.
Most important thing I’ve learnt about being a parent
My family is unconventional and I was often made to feel awkward and incompetent about that. Not anymore, writes Melissa Hoyer.
$5 meal that will feed the whole family
IT costs just $5 to make, will satisfy fussy eaters and for exhausted mums and dads, it gets dinner done in just 10 minutes. It’s no wonder this recipe went viral.
‘Tired mum’ costume goes viral
A YOUNG girl has nailed this year’s Halloween costume and it’s so relatable that mums everywhere don’t know whether to laugh, or cry.
Desperate problem schools are ignoring
ON MORE than one occasion Tillie Osgood has had to talk a friend out of suicide one night and hand in an assignment the next day.
Mum’s beautiful post about boy’s reaction
HOW this unlikely hero reacted to a young girl getting her period on the school bus is garnering praise all over the world.
Why do men send dick pics?
EVERYBODY loves sexting, with stats showing that couples and single people are finding ways to show off their stuff in an increasingly normalised practice.
Mum’s furious rant at drivers
IT’S an everyday activity that should be safe for all. But Aussies are so aggressive behind the wheel that they’ve spoiled it for everyone.
Sinister ‘Momo’ game linked to child deaths
THE ‘Momo’ challenge has been linked to two child suicides in Colombia as the disturbing craze sweeps South America and Asia.
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