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Our society is one that looks forward, that is moving towards the future, towards technology and all things modern. But what about history? about your families culture and roots?

How do you balance traditions and family culture with this ever turning modern world. It is not just about your ancestors, it's about you... You are a part of history. The best part about learning about your family's past and culture is that it will help you discover another layer of your specialness.

Whose Genes Are You Wearing?
Your ancestors might have been pioneers, soldiers in the Revolutionary War, Native Americans, or bank robbers. Your ancestors might have traveled right beside Daniel Boone, as he headed west. Your ancestors might have been famous, infamous, or just down-to-earth folks homesteading on government land.

How will you know unless you ask and do a little research? Is there someone in your family history that you are proud of, a famous explorer or revolutionary?
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Have You Mapped Your Ancestry?
media type="custom" key="6874439" width="80" height="80" align="right"Recently it has become a trend for teens to get DNA testing in order to discover their roots.

Do you think this is a step in the right direction, or a step too far?
Check out CNNs video on the subject.

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Accepting Beliefs That Are Not Your Own
The most unspoken subject from teens is religion. Yes, it’s the infamous question, what do you believe in, or do you simply just don’t care? Nowadays most parents do not take the initiative to sit down and seriously talk to their kids about where they stand with religion. Most teens seem to be too busy with other things to really answer this question. Others have a strong sense of religion but feel embarrassed with their religious standings and do not want to feel like an outsider for their beliefs. The solution to this is to just believe what you want to believe and do not just follow what other teens are doing.

Do you ever feel embarrassed to discuss religion? or is it something you never really thought about?
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