Sweets, Teens, and True Crime

This chapter weaves together light-hearted anecdotes about birthdays and sugar overload with serious discussions on parenting teenagers navigating independence. It highlights the challenges of maintaining open communication with teens about online relationships and entertainment choices, especially concerning horror and true crime media. Additionally, it explores the story of Judy Ann Dull in 1957 Los Angeles, addressing the sensationalism of true crime magazines and their potential impact on dangerous psychological profiles.