Shawn C. Branch

No one said life in youth ministry is normal.

Smells like teen…body spray!  A smelly report on the growing phenomenon of teen deodorizers.
Have iPod will travel  The growth of the iPod Generation
Tech creates a bubble for kids  They dress down, talk loose and reveal their innermost thoughts online
Porn Generation  ‘Live and let live’ model of society is a recipe for disaster

Youth Culture Facts:
- over 70% of teen magazine content deals with beauty
- number of obese children has doubled in the last 20 years
- 15% of grade 6 students each eat french fries, daily
- children as young as 2 are able to recognize brand names
                                                 (PaulRobertson.ca)