May 1, 2012

Science is supporting what many a parent will already tell you -- 18 isn’t the age when children become adults. New medical research says adulthood begins at 24 years old. That’s the age when the human brain stops maturing and is no longer ruled by exciting or stressful conditions and can rationally assess risk. Source Link

When it comes to tablet computers with a name that doesn’t start with an “I”  there’s one that leads them all. A new report says the Amazon Kindle Fire now accounts for over half of all Android tablet computers being sold.  But the same report says tablets like the Apple iPad with a bigger 10-inch screen get more use than smaller devices like the 7-inch Kindle Fire. Source Link

It’s prom season, and with it comes a big price tag for what’s literally become the “grand” event of the year for high schoolers. USA Today reports that families with teenagers attending the prom can spend upwards of $1,000 on the big evening. Experts say it’s often parents who are pushing up the cost in an effort to flaunt their style and stature. Source Link