I loved the interview, but know these issues are way ahead of most parents ability to cope with it. As much as I respect you Katie, I saw from your conversation, your lack of confidence in dealing with these issues with your own daughter, which I do not mean as a criticism. The emotionality of engagement with teenagers is the most daunting experience adults in any capacity, can endure. I have no answers to any of these questions. I wonder however, the clear message of not having these issues being brought to your doorstep by officials of the Law or school, before talking them out with you beforehand, is a dealbreaker. Probably would not work either.
Great interview!! I like Katie could talk to Rosalind for hours about this subject. I just finished the book in August because I have twin girl that are in third grade and thought it would help me be prepared for when they got a little older. I never thought that I would have to use it in third grade. The second week of school they came home upset because a group of 4th grade girls had started a hate group against them. I took the book out and let them read about the different type of girls that make up a clique and then asked them about the girls in the group that was giving them a hard time. I was amazed that at the age of 8 that they were able to identfy and understand the who and why. It made a big differance in the way we approched the school and parents and the results have been very positive. I think if more parents were to read this book they could see the signs and be better able help their kids through this tough age and stage of life. Thanks again for the great book and Interview!!!!
I am surprised at how few Moms have read this book. I hope that the marketing will improve and target women with kids. So glad that you are giving this information and addressing the "new" parenting pressures brought on with social networking and technology.
EXCUSE ME??!! A girl taking her shirt off is absolutely not a rite of passage in my book. I never did that and I sure hope my daughter does not feel that way when she is a teen. I find this a very irresponsible comment made in a conversation between two influential women who are discussing ways to protect teenagers. What kind of message do you think you're sending, Rosalind, to girls who have not adopted that thought? Don't you think you are creating pier pressure among girls by saying that publicly? Maybe in your world a girl taking her shirt off is a rite of passage, but that is certainly not the case everywhere and therefore it was wrong of you to make a blanket statement like that.
Other than the above-mentioned comment, I have found this conversation enlightening and worthwhile. Loved the last question as well as Rosalind's answer.
You totally misunderstood what Rosalind was saying. she wasn't saying that taking off your shirt is a right of passage. she was talking about girls lifting up their shirts to show their belly when they're dancing. that is what she considers a rite of passage..............
Hi Katie! nice interview as always. I'm an internet user.. having accounts on Facebook, YouTube and Friendster. I do think thta the new technology has its bad effect on us yet we can't do anything about it... love that Rosalind pointed some effects of the internet.... Godbless
Would you send your kid to a party where the parents can't control the kids? Then why on Earth would you send your kids to a school system where the adults can't control the kids? They don't even really try, just whine and cry about how it's all the kids' fault they can't control the sex and drugs and cheating and bullying.
If you love your child, consider private school or homeschooling - ANYTHING but sending your kid to a school where the teachers can't teach them about responsibility, because the teachers themselves don't know what it is (they seem to think it's something that other fellow over there ought to have).
Yes, the kids in public schools are out of control. And the teachers, the admin - the "professionals" aren't going to do anything about it, except blame everyone but themselves.
I thought the Duggars were out of step with home schooling. With what I see all around, home schooling whenever possible might just be the way to go. Home schooling does away with a lot of societies ills.
I feel this is inadequate ladies. By the time they reach 13 or even 12, it's too late. Parents need to teach them at a much earlier age, while they can still rock them to sleep. What to say though? What to tell them about the world, girls, boys, life, and sex when they're only five, six, seven, eight, and nine? Nothing? Then how's it working for you when you wait until they're 13?
Katie, Met you during the big switch over, when they brought the local anchors up to NYC. You were kind enough to sign books for my children.
Appreciate this interview. My oldest is 13, youngest 5. Read the first book, but as you discuss technology has changed EVERYTHING.
Really great advice here. I am sharing it in my blog.
Also I've got a poll posted if your viewers want to vote: http://www.carolinascw.com/theribbit/article/great_advice_on_technology_and_kids_from_katiecouric/
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Other than the above-mentioned comment, I have found this conversation enlightening and worthwhile. Loved the last question as well as Rosalind's answer.
If you love your child, consider private school or homeschooling - ANYTHING but sending your kid to a school where the teachers can't teach them about responsibility, because the teachers themselves don't know what it is (they seem to think it's something that other fellow over there ought to have).
Yes, the kids in public schools are out of control. And the teachers, the admin - the "professionals" aren't going to do anything about it, except blame everyone but themselves.
Met you during the big switch over, when they brought the local anchors up to NYC. You were kind enough to sign books for my children.
Appreciate this interview. My oldest is 13, youngest 5. Read the first book, but as you discuss technology has changed EVERYTHING.
Really great advice here. I am sharing it in my blog.
Also I've got a poll posted if your viewers want to vote: http://www.carolinascw.com/theribbit/article/great_advice_on_technology_and_kids_from_katiecouric/