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Rosalind Wiseman is an internationally recognized author and educator on children, teens, parenting, education and social justice. Her work aims to help parents, educators and young people successfully navigate the social challenges of young adulthood.
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Rosalind’s Inbox
I’m 14 and I Want A Lip Ring!(1)
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Taylor, a 14-year-old girl who wants to pierce her lip. She thinks she’s mature enough to make this decision, but her parents disagree and want her to wait until she’s older. Is Taylor responsible enough to make this choice or should she respect her parents wishes?
Why You Shouldn’t Say “Just Walk Away”
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Paula, whose daughter is being bullied by her older cousin. She knows she shouldn’t tell her daughter to ignore the bullying, but she wants to be tell the other adults in her family WHY “Just walk away” is not a solution to the problem.
Should I Keep Waiting for My Ex?
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Carlos, who recently reconnected with his ex. The girl is currently dating another guy, and swears she really wants to call it off so she can be with Carlos… but she hasn’t broken up with her boyfriend yet. Carlos wants to wait for her, but should he? Does she really want to be with him or is she just enjoying having the best of both worlds?
I’m 13, Not 30!
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Elise, a girl who recently turned 13 years old. In the days following her birthday, Elise’s mom told her that she’d now be responsible for finding a job and paying for most (if not all) or her necessities. Is her mom being unreasonable, or should a little more responsibility be expected in her teenage years?
My Girlfriend’s Avoiding Me!
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Donte, who’s worried because his girlfriend has been avoiding him lately. She is shy and suffers from anxiety, so he’s not sure if her coldness towards him is because she’s being bashful or if she’s worried about something else. Is anxiety the reason behind his girlfriend being so distant?