It used to be that teens nagged their parents to take them to a mall to hang out with friends, but now teens are often begging their parents for more time on the computer. They meet on social networking sites where kids gripe, gossip, and exchange pictures and videos with others in cyberspace. Many of these teens join "online cliques."

It's his first day at Cathedral High School. As he walks through the noisy, crowded hallways, he is overcome with a sense of fear and anticipation. Then it hits him: He has no idea where his first class is. He finally finds it, but he's 20 minutes late. He tries to slip in without being noticed, but the door announces his entrance with a "Click, Errrrk!"

DEARBORN, Mich. -- Zeinab Sleiman has faced modern teenage temptations, such as drinking and partying. What helps her keep her distance is the guidance set down by her Muslim upbringing. The 18-year-old graduated from Fordson High School, a public school here. Most students are Arab-Americans, and many are Muslims like Zeinab.