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Now I’m Scared

As a parent, what scares you more? A. Having your child flunk out of school B. Having your child imprisoned for criminal behavior C. Having your child get sucked into a life of drug use D. Having your child get regular bikini waxes to please her boyfriend Up until a few days ago some of my greatest nightmares involved A, B, and C. Then, I received the following comment on a blog entitled: “Would You Allow Your Teen Daughter to Get a Bikini Wax?” and I was forced to add “D” to my list: “From a teens point of view, … Continue reading →

The Return of the Jonas Brothers

If you have tween or teen girls in your house, you’d better plug your ears: the Disney channel has renewed both of the Jonas Brothers’ television series. “JONAS,” the hit sibling band’s sitcom-style series, will return mid-2010. Meanwhile, season 2 of “Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream,” will debut earlier in 2010. “Living the Dream,” the Jonas Brothers’ short-form reality series, is likely returning earlier because it can be filmed while the brothers focus on other projects, such as their current European tour. Gary Marsh, President of Entertainment of Disney Channels Worldwide, says of the show, “We can deliver something to … Continue reading →

How did I get here? My kids are officially teens!

I am new to the Parenthood blog, but not to families.com. I have been on the site for a couple of years now as the Homeschooling blogger. I now have the honor to write not only for homeschooling, but also parenting (specifically teens), the home blog, and also the frugal blog. In short, I will be writing a little over here, and a little over there! It’s not that I am stunned to be writing the parenthood blog. It’s that I am stunned that I have kids old enough for me to write about teen issues in the parenthood blog. … Continue reading →

What Would You Do if Your SON Was Voted Prom QUEEN?

It’s a question 18-year-old Sergio Garcia’s mother has no problem answering: “I don’t have a problem with it,” the teen’s mom told news reporters. And apparently neither did the throngs of students at Los Angeles’ Fairfax High School, who voted for the openly gay teen to reign over prom as queen. That’s right; Garcia, a high school senior, made history recently when he was crowned as the belle of the ball. And no, Garcia didn’t show up wearing a frilly pink dress to match his glittery headpiece. According to reports, the boy that would be queen; wore a charcoal-gray tuxedo, … Continue reading →

The Pressure to Be Perfect

What was your crowning achievement as a student? For some it’s scoring the winning goal during a middle school soccer game. Others leave high school with the title of valedictorian or salutatorian. But, for Stephanie Zaner of Maryland, the one thing that sets her apart from the average student is that she hasn’t missed a day of school—-ever. Never. Ever. Ever. From the day the now 18-year-old entered kindergarten until her recent graduation from high school, Zaner has not missed a single minute of school. Though, as the upbeat teens tells it, her streak hasn’t been easy to preserve. Earning … Continue reading →

How Young Is Too Young for Make-Up?

My preschool daughter isn’t much for primping. I’m lucky if we get out of the house with her teeth brushed and her hair combed, minus a major meltdown and my stock lecture on the importance of personal hygiene. However, during a recent trip to Wal-Mart my observant 4-year-old spied a unique sight: A little girl getting a pedicure. (All Wal-Mart’s come with in-house Korean nail salons, right?) “Mommy!” she exclaimed while violently tugging on my coat pocket. “That little girl is getting her toes painted!” I must admit I was a bit taken aback by the sight of what looked … Continue reading →

Would You Send Your Son to a Spa?

I know quite a few young boys who could really benefit from a good manicure and pedicure, but I don’t know many who would actually request spa treatments for their birthdays. Yet, studies show they’re out there, and their numbers have been increasing over the last decade. According to the International Spa Association, the number of teenage boys receiving spa services such as hair removal and massages has nearly doubled since the early 1990s. These days some spas even advertise their services specifically to young boys, highlighting the benefits of facials (a good way to get rid of blackheads) and … Continue reading →

Parents Who Approve of Wax Jobs for 8-Year-Olds

Forget about your teenage daughter; would you allow your 8-year-old to get a bikini wax? I cannot fathom a mother out there who would give her blessing to such an atrocity. Yet, after reading my previous blog, a friend of mine informed me of a “Today” show piece where a Philadelphia aesthetician was asked by a seemingly sane adult female to book a bikini wax appointment for her 8-year-old daughter. According to the aesthetician, the request wasn’t due to the girl’s early development of hair. Rather, it was about the mother’s obsession with wanting her daughter to be a supermodel. … Continue reading →

Would You Allow Your Teen Daughter to Get a Bikini Wax?

I wouldn’t let my 30-year-old daughter get a bikini wax, but that’s just me. Personally, I don’t think the excruciating pain involved with waxing one’s nether regions is proportionate to the benefits of sporting a smooth bikini line. You may not agree with me, but I know at least two women in New Jersey who do, and they are fighting to protect others from the pain of a “Brazilian” bikini wax, including teenage girls. The women gained the attention of New Jersey’s Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling after they filed a lawsuit following hospitalization for infections they contracted after getting … Continue reading →

Would You Allow Your Teen to Do This?

Technology is so advanced these days that I barely blink when I hear what some teens are doing with digital gadgets. However, when I learned what 17-year-old Rachel Harris was doing with the help of the World Wide Web, I must admit, I was intrigued. The Michigan high school senior apparently doesn’t have wealthy parents to help her pay for her college education, so she’s taking matters into her own hands. The honor student has always dreamed of attending the prestigious University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana. The problem: Coming up with nearly $50,000 to pay for … Continue reading →