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Expert Profile: Kjirstin

Expertise:  My own dysfunctional youth in an alcoholic family helped me decide to raise my children with love, acceptance, and honesty. It must have worked. We`ve got terrific kids. I don`t yet know if I can help others, but I`d like to try. Our world is so much better when we lift instead of crushing. Every child is worth more than any bank can hold. If I can help at all, it will be in teaching both parent and child of their own personal value to humanity, and how to punch through the noise of the moment to find their greater purpose. Together, we can all make a better world.

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Some parents think it's "cool" to provide alcohol or drugs for teens, allow them to break the law, or view pornography. These choices are bad for all concerned, and only lead to disaster down the road. I've seen it. Don't do it. Get help for YOURSELF first if you are doing these destructive behaviors.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  To teach parents that guidance is a good thing, and most teens are begging for it. They don't want pals-they choose their own. They want, need, and deserve parents who will teach them right from wrong and be totally honest with them.
What do you like about this subject?  I love people, and consider everyone valuable to humanity as a whole. Teens are my favorite age, as they are generally idealistic and unafraid of failure. They do need guidance, and judging from my feedback, I've been helpful.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Boys and girls brains process information differently, and problem solve in very unique ways. Each age is a step in their development, and with proper guidance, you can lead them into a happy and successful adulthood.
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Thank you for your response. My daughter was never frilly, but she was definitely feminine. Her friends were always girls and they played with dolls
(Margaret on 09/24/08)
thankyou very much!
(joan on 08/30/08)
You cannot imagine how your words and affirmation encouraged me to keep holding my ground. You were exactly dead on in what you said. The hardest pa
(Kyja on 08/08/08)
Thank you!
(Christina on 08/02/08)
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Recent Answers from Kjirstin
2008-09-30  3 difficult teens Dear Donna, Your 20 year-old has been an adult for two years. You own him nothing. Kick him out. It's the only way he will learn. How long do you think he will continue to come up with excuses if you...
2008-09-23  Daughter confusing me Dear Margaret, Thanks for writing. I am sorry to hear about your older child, and hope he/she will have a speedy and complete recovery. I think you are reading the situation perfectly, and you...
2008-09-06  defacs You need to google DEFACS to discover the answer to this question. I did, and it seems to be the Child Advocate in the state of Georgia. There are dozens of official pages and boards available where people...
2008-08-30  my granddaughter Hi, Joan- I've answered questions like this before, if you will just search my past files, but, long answer short; probably not a problem. Kids as young as ten regularly babysit three or four year-...
2008-08-25  Twenty year old daughter - a train wreck You are absolutely right. You must stop ALL financial support for her. (If you can keep her medical insurance up, that would be a good thing in the event that she ever wises up and decides to come clean...
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