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Personal appearance has always been a battleground between parents and kids. But unlike other questions of authority that can affect your child's health, like drinking or sex, this is one area where many experts feel you might want to show a fair amount of leniency. First of all, keep in mind that fashions change -- believe it or not, there was a time when parents fought with kids over the length of their hair!
Then there's the fact that kids have always felt the need to express their individuality through personal appearance. "Your child needs some arena in which she can say, 'This is me,' " says Madeline Levine, a child psychologist and author of "The Price of Privilege." "It's important for kids to forge a sense of self."...
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Oral Health for All - Teen Talk
Body and oral piercing can be risky business. Make sure your teen knows all the facts.
July 06, 2008
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ive just recently turned 18 and for my birthday i bought myself a tragus piercing (for those unfamiliar with what that is its and ear piercing)and i recently got another piercing that my mother has yet to see. my mother and i have never... read moremother daughter bonding day
My 17yr old daughter wanted to get a tatoo. She is a straight A student, and certainly dances to her own beat. None of her friends have them. Instead of arguing about it, we discussed it....checked it out online, got input from friends... read more
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November 12, 2008
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For my 15th birthday my mom took me to get my tounge and my bellybutton pierced. She realized when my 16 year old sister came home with hers done a few months before, that she would much rather me get mine dont professionally, rather... read moreNot Acceptable?