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    Posts Tagged ‘Dating’

    • You Asked for It: How to Talk to Girls About the Messages of New Moon, With a Free Activity Plan for Educators

      By Rachel Simmons | December 2nd, 2009 | 28 comments

      I think there’s been enough written about the dizzyingly bad messages “New Moon” telegraphs to girls. Among the cringe-worthy morals…

      Tags: Dating, Education, gender, media, Parenting, relationships
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 28 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: How the Popular Game “Ten Fingers” Shames Girls

      By Lilly | November 30th, 2009 | 8 comments

      I hate Ten Fingers. Absolutely hate it. Ten Fingers (or Never Have I Ever, as it’s also called) is a…

      Tags: Dating, gender, Lilly's Blog, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 8 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: How Prom Culture Devalues Girls

      By Lilly | November 9th, 2009 | 6 comments

      You know that saying, “Pink is the new black?” I’ve got a new one for you: Prom is the new…

      Tags: Dating, Education, Lilly's Blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 6 Comments »

    • Have Sex with Me….or Else

      By Rachel Simmons | September 26th, 2009 | 0 comments

      Dear Rachel,
      The guy I’ve been dating for 5 months wants to have sex. I told him no and that…

      Tags: boys, Dating
      Posted in Ask Rachel, Blogs | No Comments »

    • Is She Boy Crazy or Under Pressure to Fit In?

      By Rachel Simmons | September 1st, 2009 | 0 comments

      I can remember it almost to the day. Mrs. Katz’s class, fifth grade. Libby Kaufman started it. “I have a…

      Tags: Dating, Friendship, Parenting
      Posted in Rachel's Blog | No Comments »

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      In a first grade discussion of what makes a good friend, several girls said, “You play together every day.” Gently…

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