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I’m a parenting expert and family coach. Our 21st century tweens and teens are so savvy about pop culture, technology and social media, they may believe they’ve got the emotional and interpersonal part of life figured out too. They don’t. Middle and high school kids need their parents to teach them how to be good people who do the right thing, online and off. Because home is where kids learn the most about love, respect, empathy and resilience, you need 21st century parenting advice you can count on.
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Dear Annie, I recently discovered that my 13 year old and some of his friends have been stealing tire valve covers from parked cars and bicycles. We told him this isn't okay, but he thinks we're making a big deal about nothing since he doesn't believe that anyone is hurt by what he's doing. What's the best... |
Hey Terra, My son (10 years old) just returned from an outdoor education trip with his class. Apparently the boys were exceedingly noisy in their tents (12+ boys in each cabin/tent with no adult chaperone -- the teachers slept elsewhere). As a result, the teachers took away the boys' privilege of visiting... |
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