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Why I’ve Stopped Pressuring My Son About Homework
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my son Jake’s approach to homework. He’s a typical 9th grader: intelligent, analytical, and occasionally driven, yet often indifferent. While his grades are decent—he’s snagging a few A’s—his organizational skills could fill a library. They’re certainly not ideal, but they’re pretty standard for his age. This morning,…
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High School Senior Celebrates Self-Prom with Creative Promposal
Get Pregnant Fast Who says you need a date to enjoy prom? While many teens go all out with elaborate promposals, one high school senior has taken the crown for the most creative self-invite to prom. Meet Ava Thompson, a senior at a small private school who decided to ask herself to prom after realizing…
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The Parental Aptitude Test: Essential for Every High School Student
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my eldest came home with a math assignment featuring problems reminiscent of the SAT. This led me to a realization: the SATs are largely pointless and often unessential. If students excel academically in high school, they’re likely to continue that success in college. Conversely, if their high school grades are poor,…
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To My Son Starting High School: A Letter of Remembrance
Get Pregnant Fast As my son prepares to embark on his high school journey, I find myself reflecting on my own experiences. Just the night before his freshman orientation, I stumbled upon Sixteen Candles, a classic film that defined my teenage years. I vividly recall watching it for the first time as a high school…
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High School Prom Dates Assigned via Lottery: A Unique Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast In an unexpected twist on the classic prom experience, one high school in Illinois has embraced a lottery system for assigning prom dates. This quirky tradition, which has been in place since 1926, sees students at Aquin High School in Freeport drawing names rather than selecting their own dates. While it might…
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Teacher Faces Criticism for Assigning Work Amid LA Terror Threat
Get Pregnant Fast In the face of adversity, some educators choose to maintain a sense of normalcy. One such teacher, Laura Jenkins, made headlines recently for insisting her high school students complete their final exam during a terror threat that led to the closure of schools across Los Angeles. Jenkins, a dedicated English teacher, believed…
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Lessons in Friendship from ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s Television
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Freshmen: High school is a whirlwind! The halls are bustling with students from all walks of life—nerds, jocks, cheerleaders, and yes, even the mean kids. It can feel overwhelming, but remember, encountering diverse personalities is a fantastic opportunity. While it’s easy to gravitate toward those who share your interests, some of…