Abstinence Programs Grow in Elyria Area
Hilary Whitehead and other teens in Elyria back abstinence as a lifestyle. Cornerstone Pregnancy Services hosts a grant funded program at Eastern Heights, urging ages 9 to 14 to delay sex while promoting leadership and peer support. The effort mirrors national trends with mixed research on effectiveness.
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Video games as a learning aid eyed by researchers
Teens like Alvin Singh use games to master computer programs and learn faster. Researchers say video games offer rapid feedback and adjustable difficulty that could boost learning, while educators caution against assuming games belong in formal classrooms.
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Question of the Week: Public Figures and Trial Coverage
Readers debate the impact of publicity on a baseball player accused of a wrong. The discussion echoes trial optics and juror anonymity, noting public interest in figures regardless of the case.
When Old Love Blocks New Romance
A reader narrates heartbreak over a man still tied to a former partner. She weighs ending contact versus remaining friends while considering if his past relationship will hinder any new romance. The columnist advises letting him sort out his feelings, walking away if needed, and revisiting the relationship only if the prior bond dissolves.
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