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Sexist Boy Ears

June 28, 2018 by Jessica Gottlieb

“He wants to get his ear pierced.” My daughter nodded. “It seems a little impulsive to me,” I reply. “It’s not. He wanted to do it in New York when he visited me.” The next day I’m talking to Mr. G who logically explains that Jane had her ears pierced multiple times at 16. He … Read more

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Letting Kids Make Mistakes

April 15, 2012 by Jessica Gottlieb

Yesterday I went to a new hairstylist who also has a 13 year old daughter. The girls have actually played soccer together but never on the same team. They know the same kids but haven’t been to the same parties, yet. As we were talking the stylist said to me, “My daughter wants a second … Read more

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Earrings and Kisses

November 7, 2008 by Jessica Gottlieb

When Jane was eight years old she asked me if she could get her ears pierced. “I can ask Daddy” was my reply, “but first you should know that they take a needle and jam a hole though your earlobe.”

She retracted visibly.

“Do you want me to ask Daddy?” I continued sweetly.

“No thanks Mom.” said Jane.

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Categories Daily Blogging, Jessica Gottlieb Tags ear piercing, HSM 3, Parenting, parenting tweens 3 Comments
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