About Teen Life: Things You Might Not Have Known Were Offensive

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor The website gURL.com just published a great article called, "10 Things You Probably Say But Didn't Know Are Actually Offensive," that is really eye-opening. Among these they list: "I'm so OCD!" "I'm really depressed." "Ugh I'm going to kill myself." "I'm so ADD." "I'm so moody! I must be bipolar." "I'm not a feminist." and "That's so gay." As they write in the article, "The truth is that words, even when unintentional, can be offensive and hurtful. I know it seems like everyone is offended by just about everything, but you don't know everyone's personal situations so having a filter is really important." Here's more on some of the issues behind the phrases.... That's So Gay Have you ever heard someone say, "That's so gay" to indicate that something is stupid, negative or girly? You'd be in the minority if you hadn't. According to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network National School Climate Survey nearly nine out of ten students reported hearing, "that's so gay" or "you're so gay" at school!... Read more Search Related Topics:  gay bullying  sexual orientation  glbt health What is OCD? At one time or another, we've all double-checked that we locked the front door, "knocked on wood" to ward off certain disaster, or had a strange or even disturbing thought pop into our heads from out of the blue. While most people continue about their daily routine without giving these experiences a second thought, if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), these kinds of occurrences can become both distressing and debilitating... Read more Search Related Topics:  ocd symptoms  obsessions  compulsions What is Feminism Historian and activist Cheris Kramarae once famously remarked that "feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings." Although that's the sort of thing you see printed on t-shirts, it also happens to be an accurate and concise definition of what feminism is... Read more Search Related Topics:  feminism  women's rights  Teen Suicide Statistically speaking suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers, a close second to automobile accidents. Some experts feel that many car accidents are actually suicides and that the rates are so close that suicide may actually be the leading cause of death in teens.... Read more Search Related Topics:  information sheets for teens  suicide facts  suicide prevention Featured Articles Teens and Depression Tools and Advice for Teenagers With Bipolar Disorder Living as a Teenager With ADD Understanding Teens and ADD ADHD Gay Teen Suicide What GLBT Teens Should Know About Feminism   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement