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High School Prom

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My wife and I were chaperones for high school prom this year and we weren’t going to deprive our son of the experience. Weeks earlier my wife had picked out a baby-sized tuxedo for our little gentleman-in-training and we were finally going to see how he would look in it. Following every other experience I’ve had with my son, he looked better than I did. While both of us were wearing tuxedo’s Mommy had purchased a slick and shiny black dress to reveal her newly trimmed physique after lots of exercise. She looked like she could single-handedly solve the national … Continue reading →

Prom or Porn

I will never forget the dress I wore to my senior prom. It was an oh-so 80s frock, which featured a crushed black velvet side-draped bodice and off-the-shoulder neckline, paired with an iridescent blue tea-length bottom with asymmetrical hem. I think I was channeling Laney in She’s All That… a decade ahead of time. The dress was far from revealing. Save for my semi-bare shoulders (I wore a wrap) and a hint of my pantyhose-covered ankles and shins, I was pretty much covered from head to toe. Compared to what girls are wearing to prom these days, my dress was … Continue reading →

Pornography Addiction: Can It Happen?

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The simple answer? Yes. Humans can become addicted to any substance or activity that causes pleasure as a result of the release of hormones that provide that sensation of pleasure. Whether it be gambling, smoking, eating, drug-taking or just plain old chocolate, addition is a real possibility when associated brain chemicals reliably change a mood or enhance an experience. Addiction to pornography does exist and, like any addiction, comes to rule the life of the sufferer. What starts out as a pleasurable habit ends up as a pit of pain and desperation. The official prerequisites for an addition to any … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Child From Pornography

Since pornography is so prevalent on the web it is likely that your child will run into it some time. As a parent you need to establish some guidelines and rules for Internet use to help safeguard your child. Become Internet Savvy Become familiar with the Internet and how pornography can reach your child. Spend time with your kids as they surf on-line. Find out what web content, sites, and chat rooms they visit. Among other things, Nicole Allard, families.com safety writer suggests installing a spy-cam. Learn about programs that promote Internet safety and install filtering and monitoring software. Adam … Continue reading →

Is Your Child’s Idol a Loser?

She loved one of her songs, but thankfully, my daughter is not in love with pop sensation Miley Cyrus. I consider myself one of the lucky ones. The former “Hannah Montana” star has legions of young fans, though much to their parents’ chagrin. According to a new poll, 68% of parents say they can’t stand the 19-year-old and wish their children would idolize someone else. Moms and dads claim their displeasure with Cyrus stems from her public transformation from squeaky-clean Disney star to risqué, half-naked punk performer. Joining Cyrus on the list of most unpopular teen role models is another disgraced … Continue reading →

My Toddler and Her Tiara

(My toddler and her tiara.) Did you think my previous Toddlers and Tiaras post read like an endorsement for the TLC reality TV train wreck? I don’t. However, I just received a PM from a reader, who clearly felt that I wasn’t harsh enough on the show, which spotlights kiddie beauty pageants. A show the PM-er classifies as a “step above kiddie porn.” Alrighty then, let me take this opportunity to be crystal clear on a few points relating to Toddlers and Tiaras: I’ve seen the show maybe a dozen times, and in each of those episodes I looked on … Continue reading →

Why Do Women Read Mills and Boon Novels?

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I recently bought a magazine and with it came a free mini Mills and Boon novel. I groaned when I saw it and the attendant in the shop smiled in knowing agreement. But one night, while my husband was watching the football, I read it. It was corny, it was predictable and because it was the “red” label, it was semi-raunchy. Not soft porn, but enough to leave less to the imagination than the Mills and Boon offerings of the past. Although written to a strict formula, and possessing an ending that is telegraphed to the reader within the first … Continue reading →

When Does Self Expression Go Too Far?

When has a teenager gone too far when it comes to self expression? Is it possible for a teenager to step over the line or should a teen be able to express themselves however they wish? These are questions I have been thinking about lately. Last Monday I treated my now 13-year-old daughter to a trip to the mall. I did a lot of reminiscing, particularly when we were sitting in the food court. I spent a good deal of time just observing the people around me. The mall is filled with teenagers. I remember hanging out there when I … Continue reading →

Katie Holmes’ New $43K Makeover and an Unexpected Hollywood Miracle

Recession? What recession? While the rest of the world (or at least us non-Hollywood types) is pinching pennies in these tough economic times, Tom Cruise’s wife is spending like there’s no tomorrow. Then again, maybe, Katie Holmes’ $43,000 makeover is just what the economy needs to help stimulate it. It’s just too bad she couldn’t drop the dough in her home country. According to reports, Holmes new longer do comes courtesy of some talented hair stylists in Japan. The UK’s Daily Mail claims Holmes shelled out £30,000 – which at today’s exchange rate comes out to more than $43,000 – … Continue reading →

Apple TV Gets a Bold New Update

Affectionately called the Apple paperweight by even the most loyal of Apple fans, the Apple TV was a device that started off with great promise but then just sat there doing nothing. Critics complained that Apple TV wasn’t really necessary even for die-hard fans. Steve Jobs hopes to change all that with the reveal of a major feature update to the Apple TV. During Steve Job’s keynote address at MacWorld (in which the very interesting MacBook Air stole the stage), he revealed an improvement that will make the device much more useful. The old Apple TV was basically a TV-based … Continue reading →