Common Questions about the Eighth Grade

If you're overwhelmed by puberty, piercing, and peer pressure, you're not alone. See what other eighth-grade parents are asking our teacher experts and ask some questions of your own.

Sex
"Our 13-year-old son won't communicate with us on the issue of sex. What should we do?"
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Avoiding Trouble
"Should I let my daughter hang around with friends unsupervised after school?"
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Drinking
"Should I abstain from drinking alcohol to set a healthy example for my child?"
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Dress Code
"What should I say to my daughter who wants to wear black boots, camouflage pants, and have spiky blond hair?"
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