The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Dr. Twenge answers parents questions about her presentation. Photo by Ria Kolli.

iGen deconstructed: How the smartphone has shaped our generation

Ria Kolli December 6, 2017
Guest speaker Jean Twenge explains how new technologies have influenced the culture of today’s teenagers
The way we love: Young love, parental guidance

The way we love: Young love, parental guidance

Chetana Ramaiyer February 14, 2016
Parents and teachers give advice on love
Lets talk about sex: The birds and the bees

Let’s talk about sex: The birds and the bees

Emma Lam February 4, 2016
Students tell stories about the“ birds and the bees” talk and who it’s better to hear from
Answers: Whats it like to live away from parents?

Answers: What’s it like to live away from parents?

Elizabeth Han December 19, 2015
Students share their lives without parents at home
The pre-frontal cortex, the pink region of the mind responsible for decision-making, is still developing during adolescence. Similar to most parts of the brain, the pre-frontal cortex needs to be exercised in order to develop independence — meaning that parents’ attempts to make decisions for their kids may jeopardize the development of independent thinking.

Parental guidance not required

Kristin Chang December 5, 2013
Obedience in high school may negatively impact teenage independence.
More than money

More than money

Alexandria Poh May 12, 2013

Economically privileged students inherit their parents’ views on the value of money. $120,000, Cupertino’s median annual household income, is more than double that of the rest of the nation. One...

Matter over mind

Angela Wang October 14, 2011
Changes in the teenage mind do not change the minds of the parents who know them
For parents, academics outweigh sports

For parents, academics outweigh sports

Sara Yang October 25, 2010

Parents pressure students to quit sports in light of academic load     This project relates to content in the Oct. 20 El Estoque Print issue.     Varsity basketball tryouts were only...

Going back to high school

Going back to high school

Jiyoon Park September 17, 2010

Mother of senior Michelle Yang shares her Back to School Night experience The annual Back to School Night for parents was held on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Parents trickled onto the campus starting at...

How was your day?

How was your day?

Eric Wong September 28, 2009

Field hockey's "Parent Play Day" brings athletes and their parents closer together   Going to work with parents belongs with a collection of elementary school memories and having Mom or Dad act...

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