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Post in: Should parents have the final say on which teacher their child gets? May 13, 2010
No, but if they have compelling reasons to prefer one teacher over another, they should have an opportunity to share that preference with the school... More »
Post in: Does social networking take away from study and family time? May 5, 2010
Of course -- moderation in everything seems to be the way to go. Just gotta keep on top of them to make sure the homework is priority after school.
Post in: What are ways to build self-confidence in kids? April 28, 2010
Praise their efforts in tasks, acknowledge their challenges and accomplishments in tackling the challenges.
Post in: Should high schoolers be allowed to bring same-sex dates to prom? April 9, 2010
Absolutely -- it's important not to discriminate against anyone for gender, race, or sexual orientation. It's about basic human rights...
Post in: Should teens have a say in the high schools they attend? April 6, 2010
If they have a choice about it, of course. However it needs to be a joint decision with the parents and take into consideration the school strengths.