What is Sex Anyhow and the Clinton Era
A reader asks when oral sex fits the definition of sex amid Clinton era debates. Cheryl explains generations differ on sexual labels and urges parents to discuss sex early with teens. In another column a woman seeks clarity on turning a booty call into commitment with Kevin and receives blunt counsel to date or break up.
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Connecting with Your Teens Eight Practical Steps
Jeff Herring offers eight steps for parents to engage teens. Get into their world by listening to music and watching media, walk the school halls, manage screen time, consider a teen room makeover, and apply vitamin NO and vitamin YES to guide behavior while preserving bonding.
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Miss Manners on Email Replies and Photo Requests
Miss Manners advises that urgent emails deserve prompt but not instant replies and that nonurgent messages can wait for the recipient. She also weighs a request for a photo of an ex on moral grounds, saying there is no universal rule and refusing is acceptable without accusing motives.
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