The Parents Television Council is taking to the virtual streets over the upcoming Gossip Girl episode, but is it really all over nothing?

Considering while yes, the potential for something risqué is there (it is supposed to be showing a sexual act between teens). it’s unlikely it’s going to be as bad as the group is making it sound.  When one stops to think that the show has to make it’s way through the FCC, which isn’t likely to allow anything past PG-13 exploits to be shown, it may be a bit of an overreaction.

This isn’t to say that the show is all in the clear, after all even with the FCC shows have been forced to go with a protesting group before, so the move is not exactly unheard of.  While the act is not appropriate for younger children, it’s not exactly aimed at the younger set anyway.

Television uses sexual imagery to rake in viewers, it is one of the many different things that are essentially designed around creating drama for viewers.  It’s also a very tenuous slope, that is often overused.  A fact that is a major contributor to our over-sexualized society.  While that isn’t to say the episode should be pulled, it’s more of a symptom of a larger issue in the media.

The advertisements for the episode are raunchy, but truthfully it’s very doubtful that there will be any R rated material on the screen.

This article is written by a person who doesn’t watch Gossip Girl, do you watch it?  If so, what are your opinions on the protest?

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She’s (or he) is everything you have always dreamed of- funny, smart, a fantastic listener.  The only thing is, they have children.  Could this ever work out?  What should you do?

First off, dating a single parent is a lot different (in many cases) than dating someone without children attached.  You as the potential girlfriend or boyfriend do have to understand some things will be different, but there’s no reason it can’t work out.

As a single mom myself, I’ve come across some people who didn’t understand a few of the things below.  It’s a good and early sign that the future with these people just wasn’t feasible, and that everyone involved was in for a very bad time.  Yet there are people out there that will understand and will make a great match (if you are reading this looking for advice, that’s a great sign right off the bat).

The ‘rules’ below are in no particular order, and may not apply to everyone.  This is just a general guide for dating a single parent, and if you are in doubt about something- ask them!

• Drop the drama.  It’s a good sign that this person has been in a relationship before considering they have a child.  If you are planning on playing games, better off not bothering.
• Don’t assume they are looking for a mother/father for their children.  This is where many people seem to misunderstand.  More than likely your potential sweetie isn’t looking for a stand in father or mother.  It’s a good way to poison things right off the bat if you start acting that way.
• Point blank, you aren’t the children’s mother or father.  Sure things may work out for the long term and you will be the step parent, until then respect your position.
• Don’t discipline their kids.  Point blank: Don’t Do It.
• Respect the ex.  Don’t badmouth the children’s other parent especially in front of the children.  You still have to respect the fact that they are in their children’s lives.  You don’t have to be best friends, just give them basic human respect.  Jealousy, insults, and all that has no place in that dynamic.
• You won’t be number one.  The children come first, no matter what.
• Don’t tell them how to raise their kids.  Generally speaking, they know what they are doing.

While things may work differently, these are the things that a few parents have wished that potential partners knew.  There isn’t any reason that the two of you can’t work it out and be happy.

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Life’s stress isn’t limited to adults.  Children can just as easily get under the weather from life’s little speed bumps as well.  For adults and children, sometimes it’s a great thing that can have a huge result to just have fun and take a break.  It can be anywhere from five minutes to a whole day, relaxation and enjoying each other’s company is really the important part.

While it doesn’t have to be anything more than being silly, or even dancing around for a few minutes just the act of being having fun together can make a huge difference in the way your child and you feel. 

Sure, it may even seem a bit too simple but this is something that I’ve been doing with my own child and it really does make a huge impact in both myself and her.  Just a few moments of dancing around usually results in both of us having huge giggle fits.

After all your children won’t care if you can’t dance, and the togetherness is a wonderful thing! Sure, it doesn’t have to be dancing, it can be a board game, silly faces, or a thousand other things.

It’s the few moments of not worrying and simply having fun that will make the difference. 

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There is a time in my daughter’s life that I am absolutely dreading.  It’s a part of life that is both unavoidable and frightening to me.  While, like many others I pride myself on what I know and my abilities there is one thing I simply cannot grasp.  That one thing that is so elusively out of my reach?  Math.  What I used to know is rusty, and the things I’ve somehow managed to retain are painfully ‘so yesterday’ (as a cousin of mine tells me).

Scientific theory, metaphysical conundrums, and in depth coding I know.  Yet put a page full of algebra in front of me?  I go blank.

While one could be thankful that they aren’t alone, a study by the Intel Corporation shows that most parents would rather talk to their kids about sex and drugs than science.  While this is surprising, as soon as I can manage a smile, I start thinking about my daughter’s future mathematics homework.

Nearly a quarter of parents (23 percent) who admit to being less involved in their child’s math and science education than they would like say their own lack of knowledge in these subjects is a key barrier.

(From the study linked above)

This study is a surprising one, and not only for those parents lacking in mathematical skills.  It shows that parents are hesitant to help when they are out of their own comfort zone.  Perhaps instead of the panic, we should be learning the same things?  Considering that a parent’s interest in their child’s learning does help the child out in the long run.

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