Growing Up
Wealth, Strict Rules, and LAN Shops: What It's Like to Grow Up in Singapore
Four photographers share images and stories about growing up in the city-state.
What I Learned From Token Black Characters in Teen Movies
Like my white friends, I learned how to be a proper teenager through movies – except for most of the films I watched didn't have any real black characters.
Both Sides, Now and Then: What Joni Mitchell's Songs Can Teach Us About the Art of Aging
Embracing change isn’t easy to do as you age, but Joni Mitchell's performances of the song "Both Sides, Now" over time offer a useful guide.
What It's Really Like to Grow Up in Ibiza
Less MDMA and sangria; more prim and proper right-wing children with stoner parents.
I Grew Up Without a Dad and I Turned Out Fine
I am not an anti-social weirdo you should feel sorry for.
Does Being an Only Child Actually Mess You Up?
I asked a pair of experts if people with no siblings were really more confident, selfish and self-absorbed.
This Is What Happens to Child Prodigies When They Grow Up
Being told you're a genius at 11 years old can wreak havoc on a child's mind.
What it's Like Being Gay and Non-Gay Identical Twins
Despite sharing the same DNA and usually the same upbringing, identical twins can diverge in sexuality. We asked two Melbourne twins to discuss what that difference meant for them.
I Grew Up in a Polyamorous Household
As a kid, I lived with my mom, my dad, and an interconnected network of grownups who were all banging each other.
Judy Blume Saved My Life
Her books gave me the courage to run away from my dysfunctional home and find a better life for myself.
Desperate British Students Have Found a New Way to Have Sex with Each Other Before They Graduate
It's called the "Gold Rush" and it's happening nationwide.
‘The Gayby Project’ and Growing Up With Same-Sex Parents
"Same-sex families need stories that aren't just fighting for our rights, and pointing out what's different between us."