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Should schools charge students fees for breaking school rules?

The Noble Street Charter School Network has been in the news recently because they assess students fees if they break school rules. Here is a quote from the Chicago News Cooperative website: The Noble Street Charter School Network collected $188,647 in fines, which it calls “fees,” during the 2010-2011 school year across the 10 high schools... Read more »
By Tracy A. Stanciel,
February 17, 2012 at 8:58 am
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Can Your Teenager Have Sex In Your Home?

In a recent Huffington Post article, Debra Ollivier wrote about parents’ opinions regarding allowing teenagers to have sex at home.  To my surprise, there were parents who actually support the idea!  Here is an excerpt from the article that made my eyes bulge and my hair stand up. Those “open-minded people” make up the second... Read more »
By Tracy A. Stanciel,
February 10, 2012 at 7:05 am
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Parents are responsible for homework, not CPS/Schools

Parents need to take some responsibility for their children’s education.  Some parents expect CPS to do too much with regards to educating their child.  Parents are constantly blaming CPS when children aren’t doing well in school.  Today I will share a few of  what I consider WTF moments regarding homework. There was a discussion about... Read more »
By Tracy A. Stanciel,
February 3, 2012 at 7:00 am
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Should parents check their child's emails and text messages?

I think that parents should check their child’s emails and text messages.  For those of you who think that this is too much work, parenting is hard work.  I know that we should all trust our kids, but even the best kids will test the boundaries.  Children need guidance from their parents until they become... Read more »
By Tracy A. Stanciel,
January 27, 2012 at 12:13 am
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Why do teenage girls dress so provocative?

Why do teens and tweens dress so provocative?  Parents are you ready for the answer?  They dress this way because you allow it!  Young ladies can’t wear provocative clothing if their parents don’t buy provocative clothing. Parents stop caving in to the madness that is supposed to be fashion for teenagers today.  Your daughter is... Read more »
By Tracy A. Stanciel,
January 19, 2012 at 10:29 pm
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How Many Breathing Awards Does Your Child Have?

What are breathing awards, you say?  They are awards that children receive for just breathing.  You know what I mean.  I’m sure you know of a child that has received a citizenship award at school while the other children receive awards for being on the honor roll.  If your child plays a sport, they may... Read more »
By Tracy A. Stanciel,
January 13, 2012 at 1:05 am
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