While older generations had to suffer through bad haircuts in public, today's teens often use social media to "educate" themselves out of awkwardness—sharing tips on skincare and style to bypass those goofy years in private. to start as an amateur, or more scientific facts about the teenage years? Weird And Wonderful Facts About Teenagers | Anita Cleare

: The Poetry Foundation accepts submissions from writers of all ages, including teenagers, for their magazine and online archives.

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: The legendary Laugh Factory in Hollywood holds "Open Mic" nights every Tuesday to audition amateur comics, a tradition started by a teenager to give new voices a platform.